Sunday’s matchup in London will not only mark the Cleveland Browns’ first international game of the season, but it will also feature the NFL debut start of rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. The Browns made the highly anticipated QB switch by benching veteran Joe Flacco, handing the reins to their promising young signal-caller.
Cleveland will face the Minnesota Vikings, who are playing their second consecutive international game. The Vikings will be eager to bounce back after a narrow loss to the Steelers in Dublin, making this London clash a must-watch. Here’s everything you need to know about how to catch the action and who will be calling the game on NFL Network.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns in London
Date: October 5, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. ET
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
TV: NFL Network, WEWS News 5, KMSP FOX 9 in Minnesota
Who Are the NFL Network Announcers for Vikings-Browns?
The NFL Network’s coverage of the Vikings-Browns matchup in London kicks off at 7 a.m. ET with “NFL GameDay Kickoff.” Hosted from Los Angeles by Colleen Wolfe, Steve Mariucci, and Gerald McCoy, the show will also feature Judy Battista reporting live from London.
Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero will provide updates and league-wide reports throughout the broadcast.
The game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network, with veteran sportscaster Kenny Albert calling the action. Albert is one of the few broadcasters to have done play-by-play for all four major professional sports leagues in the U.S. and Canada (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL). Remarkably, he once covered four games in four days across different sports, including a Vikings matchup, showcasing his versatility and experience.
Joining him in the booth is former NFL linebacker Jonathan Vilma, a three-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champion who played 10 seasons with the Jets and Saints before retiring in 2015. Vilma has since built a reputation as one of the league’s most insightful analysts, blending playing experience with sharp commentary.
On the sidelines, Sara Walsh will provide in-game reporting. Walsh has built an impressive career with Fox and ESPN and is currently part of the NFL Network’s broadcast team.
Also joining the broadcast is former NFL referee Mike Pereira, who serves as a rules analyst. Widely credited with pioneering the position in sports broadcasting, Pereira has been breaking down officiating decisions on television since 2010 after a 14-year career as an NFL official.
For radio coverage, the Vikings Radio Network will feature Paul Allen on play-by-play, Pete Bercich as color commentator, and Ben Leber reporting from the sidelines. On the Browns Radio Network, listeners can tune in to Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura, and Je’Rod Cherry for the call.
