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The New York Giants will open the 2026-27 preseason this afternoon as they host the Minnesota Vikings.
Today’s game will mark the Giants debut of head coach John Harbaugh, who was hired in January 2026 to replace Brian Daboll. Over the past eight months, Harbaugh has worked with general manager Joe Schoen to build a roster and a new coaching staff.
Harbaugh previously served as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, where he won 193 games including a Super Bowl.
Giants vs. Vikings: what to know
When: Aug. 15, 1 p.m. ET
Where: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Channel: NBC (in New York market); ESPN Unlimited (out-of-market)
Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
In his final press conference before the game, Harbaugh wouldn’t confirm or deny that he’ll play starters, including second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart, in today’s game.
“I plan on not talking about who’s going to play,: he said. “That’s what I plan on doing.”
What time is the Giants game today?
Today’s (Aug. 15) Giants vs. Vikings game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.
How to watch Giants vs. Vikings for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Giants preseason game for free.
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NY Giants schedule 2026
WeekOpponentDateTimeChannelPS2Miami DolphinsAug. 224 p.m. ETESPNPS3New York JetsAug. 287:30 p.m. ETCBS1Dallas CowboysSept. 138:20 p.m. ETNBC2Los Angeles RamsSept. 218:15 p.m. ETESPN, ABC3Tennessee TitansSept. 271 p.m. ETCBS4Arizona CardinalsOct. 41 p.m. ETCBS5Washington CommandersOct. 111 p.m. ETFOX6New Orleans SaintsOct. 181 p.m. ETFOX7Houston TexansOct. 251 p.m. ETFOX8BYE WEEK9Philadelphia EaglesNov. 81 p.m. ETFOX10Washington CommandersNov. 128:15 p.m. ETPrime Video11Jacksonville JaguarsNov. 221 p.m. ETCBS12Indianapolis ColtsNov. 291 p.m. ETFOX13San Francisco 49ersDec. 61 p.m. ETFOX14Seattle SeahawksDec. 134:25 p.m. ETFOX15Cleveland BrownsDec. 201 p.m. ETCBS16Detroit LionsDec. 288:15 p.m. ETESPN17Dallas CowboysJan. 31 p.m. ETFOX18Philadelphia EaglesTBDTBDTBD
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