How to watch and stream Giants vs. Vikings in NFL Preseason Week 1 with kickoff time, viewing options, and more
The New York Giants will be on the grass this week for the first time under new head coach John Harbaugh. With an exciting rookie class and plenty of optimism after the offseason, here is everything you need to know leading up to the game.
The New York Giants‘ 2026 season is about to begin! Sure, it will be an exhibition, but this weekend serves as the first chance for many to see how a new-look Giants will perform under John Harbaugh.
Here is how to watch the game, alongside key players and storylines to follow in the opener.
New York Giants 2026 preseason schedule
- Week 1: Saturday, August 15 vs. Minnesota Vikings (1:oo pm EST).
- Week 2: Saturday, August 22 @ Miami Dolphins (4:00 pm EST).
- Week 3: Friday, August 28 @/vs. New York Giants (7:30 pm EST).
How to watch Giants vs. Vikings preseason Week 1
Local TV Channels
- New York Market: NBC 4 NY (Pregame coverage starts at 12:30 PM ET).
- Minnesota Market: FOX 9 / FOX Local App (Kickoff at 12:00 PM local CT / 1:00 PM ET). [1, 2]
Streaming Options
- Out-of-Market: Available on the ESPN App for users with an active ESPN Unlimited subscription.
- Local Streaming: In-market fans can stream via the official Giants App or Giants.com (local geo-restrictions apply).
- National/General: NFL+ offers live streams and replays of preseason games (subject to local blackout restrictions if broadcast on your local over-the-air station).
- Live TV Streaming Services: Live TV services like Fubo carry local NBC and FOX affiliates in their respective markets. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Radio & Audio
- New York: WFAN 101.9 FM / 660 AM
- Minnesota: KFAN 100.3 FM
- National: SiriusXM (Channel 88 or streaming channel 823)
What to look for
The headline here might be Odell Beckham Jr. That sounds like a crazy thing to say, given how his career started in New York, but the former Giants star is fighting for a roster spot, and right now, OBJ is winning that fight. Carrying it over to the preseason could cement his status on the 53-man roster.
Beyond that, everyone will want to see what dancing bear Francis Mauigoa looks like, and how Arvell Reese is coming along, with reports saying that he’s played a lot of stacked backer in camp.
Then there are always the hidden gems that everyone loves. Even guys like Undrafted rookie kicker Dominic Zvada, who has had a nice start to camp. Keep it locked on A to Z Sports for all the analysis of the game after as well.
