Top Match After the Bye Week: Vikings Host Panthers

After the Bye Week, the Vienna Vikings return to the Wiener Sport-Club Stadium on Saturday, August 8th.

With the Wroclaw Panthers (7-2), one of the AFLE's strongest opponents awaits the Viennese franchise, which holds a 9-0 record as the only undefeated team. For the Vikings, important points are at stake in the fight for home-field advantage in the playoff semifinals. 

As the first team in the league, the Vienna Vikings have already qualified for the playoffs prematurely. Now the goal is to finish the regular season among the top two. With a win on Saturday, Vienna will secure home-field advantage in the semifinals as early as Week 12.

The Viennese were able to win the first encounter with the Panthers in Wroclaw. In the return leg, the guests from Poland will surely seek revenge, while the Vikings aim to continue their perfect season.

Varied Supporting Program Offered

The home game is dedicated to the 2nd Salute to Service Gameday, presented by the Austrian Armed Forces.

In addition to top European football, visitors can expect a varied supporting program with numerous interactive stations, vehicles, equipment to discover, and attractions for the whole family.

A special highlight awaits even before kickoff: the official game ball handover will be spectacularly performed by paratroopers of the Jagdkommando, who will land directly in the Wiener Sport-Club Stadium.

The musicians of the Militärmusik Burgenland will also provide a festive atmosphere, performing the national anthems live before kickoff.

Vikings in Military Gameday Uniform

On the field, the Viennese franchise also makes a special statement: the Vienna Vikings will once again play in their specially designed Military Gameday Uniform, developed together with the Austrian Armed Forces, which has already become a trademark of the Salute to Service Game Days.

Anyone who has already experienced a Vienna Vikings Game Day knows that much more than just football is offered.

Cheerleaders, music, food areas, fan activities, and the special atmosphere of the #PurpleReign make every home game day an experience for the whole family.

Kickoff at the Wiener Sport-Club Stadium is on Saturday, August 8th, at 6:00 PM, with the pre-game party starting already at 3:00 PM in front of the stadium along Alszeile.