How to watch Giants-Vikings NFL Week 1: TV, live stream, time

After a 1-2 record in three preseason games, the New York Giants, entering their 100th season, will make their debut in Week 1 with an afternoon game against the Minnesota Vikings.

In the weeks since the end of the preseason, Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that he would assume play-calling responsibilities as the team settled into a new defensive strategy with newly hired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen.

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Rookie Malik Nabers also has his first touchdown in mind; he told the press that he already has some dances in mind for his first appearance in an NFL end zone.

Below, you'll find out everything you need to know about tuning in to the game, from the start time and channel to how to watch for free.

Giants-Vikings Date and Time: When is the Giants vs. Vikings game in Week 1?

Kickoff for the Giants vs. Vikings game is scheduled for today, September 8, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

What channel does Giants-Vikings air on?

The Giants' season opener against the Vikings will be broadcast on FOX.

How to watch Giants-Vikings for free:

If you don't have cable, your best bet for streaming the Giants game is with a free trial of a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial to new subscribers. After the trial ends, you'll pay $49.99/month for the first three months and get access to over 90 live channels.

Other ways to stream Giants-Vikings:

While Sling TV doesn't give you a single day free, you'll save a lot if you stream for a whole month instead of just getting five days free. Sling TV's Blue plan includes FOX, and right now you can get your first month for 50% off. Instead of $45, you'll pay $22.50.

New York Giants 2024 NFL schedule: When do the Giants play?

• Week 1: against Minnesota Vikings – Sunday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 2: at Washington Commanders – Sunday, September 15, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 3: at the Cleveland Browns – Sunday, September 22, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 4: against Dallas Cowboys – Thursday, September 26, 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Week 5: at the Seattle Seahawks – Sunday, October 6, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 6: against Cincinnati Bengals – Sunday, October 13, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
• Week 7: against Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers – Monday, October 28, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN/EPSN+)
• Week 9: against Washington Commanders – Sunday, November 3, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 10: at the Carolina Panthers (in Germany) – Sunday, November 10, 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Week 11: BYE
• Week 12: against Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sunday, November 24, 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys – Thursday, November 28, 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 14: against the New Orleans Saints – Sunday, December 8, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 15: against Baltimore Ravens – Sunday, December 15, 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 16: at Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, December 22, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 17: against Indianapolis Colts – To be announced
• Week 18: at the Philadelphia Eagles – To be announced

Where is the Giants-Vikings game tonight?

The Giants and Vikings play their season opener today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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