Minnesota Vikings
Again in 2013, the Vikings changed their primary logo to show the profile of a Viking with long gold, braided hair, a large mustache, and bushy eyebrows wearing a gold and purple helmet with two white horns, one on either side of the helmet.
The Vikings have used this logo in varying color schemes since their inaugural season. This version here was first used in 2013 and came with several modifications most notably to the horns as well as the overall shape of the logo, especially in the lower left by the hair.
Minnesota Vikings
2010 - 2013
In 2010, the Minnesota Vikings primary logo shows the profile of a viking with long gold, braided hair, a large moustache, and bushy eyebrows wearing a gold and purple helmet with two white horns, one on either side of the helmet.
The Vikings have used this logo in varying colour schemes since their inaugural season, this version here was in use from 2010 to 2012, the shade of purple was lightened for the 2010 season. In 2013 the logo got a bit of a makeover with updates to the horns among other elements.
Minnesota Vikings
2002 - 2010
In 2002, the Minnesota Vikings primary logo shows the profile of a viking with long gold, braided hair, a large moustache, and bushy eyebrows wearing a gold and purple helmet with two white horns, one on either side of the helmet.
The Vikings have used this logo in varying colour schemes since their inaugural season, this version here was in use from 2002 to 2009, the shade of purple and the skin tone were both darkened slightly for the 2002 season.
Minnesota Vikings
1997 - 2002
The Minnesota Vikings primary logo shows the profile of a viking with long gold, braided hair, a large moustache, and bushy eyebrows wearing a gold and purple helmet with two white horns, one on either side of the helmet.
The Vikings have used this logo in varying colour schemes since their inaugural season, this version here was in use from 1997 to 2001, the shade of purple was lightened and the gold darkened for the 1997 season.
Minnesota Vikings
1966 - 1997
Known as The Norseman, the Minnesota Vikings primary logo shows the profile of a viking with long gold, braided hair, a large moustache, and bushy eyebrows wearing a gold and purple helmet with two white horns, one on either side of the helmet.
Minnesota Vikings
1961 - 1966
Karl Hubenthal who was a sports cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times, did the original drawing of the Viking logo in 1961 for Bert Rose, then the General Manager of the Minnesota Vikings, who had contacted him. The logo itself depicts the fierce warrior from Scandinavia, what is now Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The people of the era and who lived there referred to the warriors as Norsemen, or Northmen.
From Tradition to the Gridiron: Vikings Logo Evolution
The Minnesota Vikings logo debuted in 1961 and has remained remarkably consistent. The warrior’s profile has seen subtle refinements over the years, enhancing color and detail while preserving the original look. A full breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings logo history shows this commitment to tradition. To explore past and secondary designs, check out the Minnesota Vikings alternate logo page, where visual evolution meets historical context.
Today, the Minnesota Vikings logo appears prominently on everything from jerseys to merchandise and, most notably, the Minnesota Vikings logo helmet, where it complements the team’s iconic purple and gold colors. Designers and fans alike often use the Minnesota Vikings logo PNG for projects that require a transparent, high-quality version. For team updates, branding details, and official merchandise, visit the Vikings’ website. The logo remains a proud emblem of Minnesota’s bold football identity.
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