What channel is the Vikings game on today? Latest on how to watch Minnesota in Week 1

Minnesota Vikings game day is finally here. For Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, the team hits the road to face off against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey in what should be a good test for the purple and gold.

The Vikings face a situation this season where it is difficult to know what to expect. The team will look different on offense and defense. Last season's starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins, is now with the Atlanta Falcons and star pass rusher Danielle Hunter signed with the Houston Texans, for just a couple of big examples.

Facing a tough schedule this season, Minnesota needs to begin with a hot start. A loss to the Giants on Sunday may not be devastating, but the Vikings can't afford to lose winnable games if they hope to be relevant in a challenging NFC North.

Today's Giants vs. Vikings game details

Game Time

For those in the Central time zone, the game between the Vikings and Giants will kick off at noon. However, those attending the game in person will be in the Eastern time zone where kickoff is set for 1 pm.

The Giants are set to wear their Century Red alternate jerseys to celebrate their 100th season of pro football while the Vikings are entering their 64th regular season according to Vikings.com.

TV Channel Information

National Broadcast

This will not be a nationally broadcast game since it will be shown by FOX affiliates. Instead, this Week 1 game will be limited in televised area based on local listings.

Local Broadcast Options

Make sure to check your local listings for availability on FOX. For those in the Twin Cities area, the game will be available on KMSP FOX 9. 506 Sports is a great resource for coverage maps to get a good idea if a game is available in your area.

Sadly, a majority of FOX affiliates in the United States will be carrying the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons in the early window with a good portion of the Midwest getting the contest between the Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears.

Streaming Options

Unless your preferred streaming service carries a FOX affiliate based in a region that will carry the game between the Vikings and Giants, finding a legal streaming source could prove to be a challenge. But if you are in an area where the game would be broadcast locally but don't have access to FOX, you can watch the game on the Vikings app or Vikings mobile Safari site as well as on the Yahoo! Sports app for smartphones and tablets.

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