How to watch NY Giants vs. Vikings in NFL Week 1: TV and live streaming

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

In the weeks since preseason ended, the Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll confirmed he’d be taking over play-calling responsibilities while the team settled into a new defensive strategy with newly hired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen.

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Rookie Malik Nabers already has his first touchdown on his mind, too; he told the press that he already has some dances in mind for his first time in an NFL endzone,

Below, check out everything you need to know to tune into the game, from start time and channel to how to watch for free.

Giants-Vikings date and time: When is the Giants vs. Vikings Week 1 game?

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

What channel is Giants-Vikings airing on?

The Giants’ season-opening game against the Vikings is airing on FOX.

How to watch Giants-Vikings for free:

The best way to stream the Giants game if you don’t have cable is with a live TV streaming service free trial. Our favorite is DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $49.99/month for your first three months and gain access to over 90 live channels.

Other ways to stream Giants-Vikings:

With Sling TV, you won’t get any days for free, but you’ll save a bunch on a whole month of streaming, rather than just 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: vs. Minnesota Vikings – Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 2: at Washington Commanders – Sunday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 3: at Cleveland Browns – Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 4: vs. Dallas Cowboys – Thursday, September 26 at 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Week 5: at Seattle Seahawks – Sunday, October 6 at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Sunday, October 13 at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
• Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers – Monday, October 28 at 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN/EPSN+)
• Week 9: vs. Washington Commanders – Sunday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 10: at Carolina Panthers (in Germany) – Sunday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Week 11: BYE
• Week 12: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sunday, November 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys – Thursday, November 28 at 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints – Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 15: vs. Baltimore Ravens – Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 16: at Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 17: vs. Indianapolis Colts – TBD
• Week 18: at Philadelphia Eagles – TBD

Where is Giants-Vikings being played tonight?

The Giants and Vikings are playing today’s season-opener at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

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