MIAMI VIKES Celebrate Their Homecoming at The Vikings Hut: A Legacy of Minnesota Vikings Pride in South Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 2025 – The MIAMI VIKES, the official Minnesota Vikings Fan Club of Broward County, proudly mark more than a decade of Vikings football tradition in South Florida. Founded in 2009 at the iconic Ocean Manor Resort tiki bar, the group has grown into the oldest and largest Minnesota Vikings fan club in Florida.
Since its creation, the MIAMI VIKES have provided a welcoming home for fans of the purple and gold living in or visiting South Florida. Over the years, the club gathered at several venues throughout Fort Lauderdale; however, many of those bars eventually closed. In 2024, the MIAMI VIKES returned to their roots at Ocean Manor, reclaiming their original home where the energy, camaraderie, and beachside setting first brought fans together.
Today, the group meets in a private viewing area known as The Vikings Hut. Outfitted with four brand new televisions, the Hut delivers a premium game-day experience just steps from the sand. Members enjoy beachfront dining, an open bar, hotel amenities, poolside cabanas, and indoor restaurants to keep the fun going rain or shine.
“For us, it’s more than football — it’s family,” said a MIAMI VIKES organizer. “We’ve built a community of fans who cheer, laugh, and celebrate together, whether the team wins or loses. Having The Vikings Hut as our permanent home makes it even more special.”
The MIAMI VIKES attract a wide variety of fans, from lifelong Minnesotans who now call South Florida home to newcomers who simply love the energy of Vikings Nation. The club welcomes snowbirds, vacationers, and year-round residents alike, creating an atmosphere where anyone can enjoy Vikings football in paradise.
Ocean Manor Resort, located at 4040 Galt Ocean Mile, Fort Lauderdale, provides more than just a location. With its spacious parking, affordable valet service, beachfront atmosphere, and luxury accommodations, it has become the perfect host for the club’s gatherings. Fans can make a day or even a weekend of it, blending NFL excitement with the lifestyle of South Florida’s beachfront.
The MIAMI VIKES continue to grow and remain active, with events, watch parties, and community spirit at the heart of their mission. They invite all Vikings fans — whether full-time Floridians or just visiting — to join them for the upcoming season.
About MIAMI VIKES
The MIAMI VIKES were founded in 2009 at the Ocean Manor Resort tiki bar in Fort Lauderdale. They are the official Minnesota Vikings Fan Club of Broward County, recognized as the oldest and largest Vikings fan club in Florida. Known for their lively game-day atmosphere, beachfront location, and community spirit, the MIAMI VIKES gather every week at The Vikings Hut on the Ocean Manor property.