LONDON — Technically, the Vikings are the road team against Cleveland on Sunday afternoon at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
There’s a good chance they still end up having a homefield advantage.
That’s what director of international marketing Keisha Wyatt is hoping given the Vikings’ work to cultivate a fan base across the UK.
Though the Vikings have had something of a cult following since 1983, when they played an exhibition game in London, the franchise has recently made a more concerted effort to connect with fans across the pond.
The partnership with the UK and Ireland Minnesota Vikings Fan Club has certainly helped with the growth.
It was founded by John Macdonald and Tommy Beauchene back in 2015. After connecting on Facebook in part because of their shared love of the Vikin