The Minnesota Vikings are set to kick off the preseason on Saturday afternoon against the New York Giants.

It’s an interesting game for the Vikings, as it will be the debut in purple and gold for Kyler Murray after being named the starter over J.J. McCarthy. It will also be the first time the 2026 rookie class hits the field, which will be interesting after an excellent training camp from the nine draft picks.

It will be a really fun game for both sides, as it marks the real return for football for both teams. Here’s how you can watch the game on Saturday.

How to watch and stream Vikings at Giants in NFL Preseason Week 1

The game kicks off at 12 p.m. CT on Saturday, August 15. It will be a simulcast on both television and radio, with Paul Allen, Pete Bercich, Ben Leber, and Tatum Everett on the call. It will be available across multiple states:
KMSP (FOX/9 – Minneapolis/St. Paul)
KBJR (CBS/32 – Duluth)
KTTC (CBS/10 – Rochester)
KVRR (FOX/15 – Fargo)
KFYR (NBC/5 – Bismarck)
KSFY (ABC/13 – Sioux Falls)
KCCI (CBS/8 – Des Moines)
KCRG (ABC/9 – Cedar Rapids)
WLAX (FOX/25 – La Crosse/Eau Claire)
KETV (ABC/7 – Des Moines)

Streaming:
Vikings.com or the Vikings app (in market/Canada)
NFL+ (out of market)
NFL Game Pass International (International, excluding China)

Radio:
The Minnesota Vikings Radio Network on KFAN (100.3 FM) or KTLK (1130 AM) along with many other affiliates.

3 things to watch for on Saturday afternoon

• The debut of Murray will end up being the key takeaway for many on Saturday. He will also be playing with the majority of the starters, which is something not head coach Kevin O’Connell has normally done.
• Justin Jefferson will be joining the broadcast during the third quarter, which has become commonplace during the preseason.
• There are multiple position battles worth keeping an eye on, including at tight end, wide receiver, and defensive line.