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

In the weeks following the end of preseason, Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that he would assume play-calling responsibilities while the team developed 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 a few dances in mind for his first time in an NFL end zone,

Below, find out everything you need to know to watch the match, from kick-off 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 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) today, September 8.

What channel is Giants-Vikings aired on?

The Giants’ season opener against the Vikings will air 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 free trial of a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV Stream , which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. Once the trial is over, you’ll pay $49.99/month for your first three months and get access to over 90 live channels.

Other ways to stream Giants-Vikings:

You won’t get any free days with Sling TV, but you will save a lot on a full month of streaming instead of just five days free. Sling TV’s Blue plan includes FOX, and right now you can get your first month 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 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: against 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: against Cincinnati Bengals – Sunday, October 13 at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
• Week 7: against 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: against 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: against New Orleans Saints – Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 15: against 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: against Indianapolis Colts – Not yet known
• Week 18: at Philadelphia Eagles – Not yet known

Where is Giants-Vikings played tonight?

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

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