The Minnesota Vikings are looking to improve to 12-2 tonight as they face the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Viewers likely noticed that the Vikings aren’t wearing their typical uniforms. Let’s break down the team’s alternate “Winter Warrior” jerseys and what fans are saying about the new threads.
Vikings Wearing ‘Winter Warrior’ Alternate Uniforms on Monday Night Football
The Vikings are wearing their all-white “Winter Warrior” uniforms for tonight’s nationally televised showdown. This is the first time the team has worn these uniforms.
Here’s what Minnesota’s website says about the alternate jerseys: “Designed to be the coldest in the league, the icy look features white-on-white jerseys and pants, paired with the first usage of a white helmet in franchise history. The uniforms are accented with metallic gray, including the face mask, and purple.”
Here are some details about the alternate uniforms:
- All-White Helmet: A metallic gray stripe emulates the metal strips on early Viking battle helmets. The custom, pearlized white finish is juxtaposed by glossy horns outlined in metallic purple. This marks the first time in team history of debuting a non-purple helmet.
- White, Purple, and Metallic Gray Color Palette: All warm colors have been removed, marking the first Vikings uniforms that do not utilize gold. The metallic gray is a nod to ancient Viking armor.
- Updated Vikings Script: The VIKINGS wordmark on the front of the uniform has been updated to match the jersey SKOL font numerals and is embroidered in metallic gray.
- Icy Numbers: The jersey numbers feature “icicle drip” accents that are a unique twist on the Vikings existing SKOL font.
- Nordic Knot Pattern: Nordic Knots adorn the back neckline. The pattern includes three shields that represent Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell’s mantra: “Our Way, Our Process, Our Team.
The Vikings have a very recognizable brand and a rich history associated with purple and gold.
However, with their new look, they changed things up a bit and it was a huge hit with fans. When the team introduced the “Winter Warrior” look back in June, fans loved them.
These all-white uniforms are the perfect way to switch up their typical look they have famously donned for decades. Although they play in a dome, their newest look pays homage to Minnesota’s cold winters in a very cool way.
Fans React To ‘Winter Warrior’ Uniforms
Just as fans loved the alternate uniforms when they were initially introduced, they have been a hit tonight during Monday Night Football.
“Yeah best jerseys in the league,” one fan said.
Yeah best jerseys in the league
— Fazo (Justin Jefferson For President) (@FoutsGrant) December 17, 2024
There were quite a few fans describing these as the best uniforms in the league.
Another fan added: “So cold, so clean. Please wear these again!!!”
So cold, so clean. Please wear these again!!!
— Justin – huge fan of Jared Allen (@boblazar09) December 17, 2024
However, you can’t please everyone. One Bears fan was critical of the jerseys (although he might just be upset that his team is losing on national television).
“Sorry but those are terrible uniforms,” the fan said. “Why can’t the Vikings wear their traditional uniforms?”
Sorry but those are terrible uniforms. Why can't the Vikings wear their traditional uniforms?
— Dennis Gursky (@Dgursky65) December 17, 2024
For the most part, the response to the “Winter Warrior” debut has been extremely positive.
