How to watch the Giants preseason opener against the Bills with full TV info, kickoff time, and viewing options
The New York Giants suit up for their first preseason game this Saturday.
We finally get to see the New York Giants suit up for their preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. With so many significant roster changes, especially at quarterback, there will be plenty of intrigue for this matchup.
How to watch Giants vs Bills
The game will be airing at 1 p.m. ET this Saturday, August 9, on NFL Network and NFL + as the start of a national preseason tripleheader.
Locally, the game can also be watched on WNBC, with coverage starting at 12:30 p.m. ET. The game will feature commentary from Bob Papa, Carl Banks, Phil Simms, and Howard Cross.
Game Info
The Giants and Bills kick off their preseasons at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, as each team has completely different expectations for the 2025 season. The Bills are aiming to gear up for a Super Bowl run after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the AFC championship game in 2025. Conversely, the Giants’ coaching staff and front office seek early-season momentum to help them keep their jobs.
This game is a reunion of sorts, as Giants head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen were hired away from Buffalo right at the beginning of their recent run of success. Daboll was the Bills’ offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021 and was credited for Josh Allen’s rapid progression into an elite quarterback. Additionally, Schoen served as the assistant GM in Buffalo from 2017-2021.
As for what to expect from the Giants roster on Saturday, Daboll alluded to the possibility of the Giants’ starters playing in the game on Monday.
Despite the lack of clarity on whether the Giants will play their starters, it could be a first glimpse at rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Through training camp, Dart has many highlights and lowlights, leaving fans intrigued about his potential.
