Giants vs. Bills: TV, streaming, kickoff time and preseason game preview

The New York Giants will open their 2025 preseason against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday, August 9.

Russell Wilson is set to make his first appearance as the Giants’ quarterback. Head coach Brian Daboll has confirmed Wilson will start, with rookie Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston also expected to see action. The order of rotation between Dart and Winston has not been specified.

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Dart is not projected to start in Week 1, but his development could influence the quarterback depth chart later in the season. Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers will not play due to a lingering toe issue that has limited his workload since spring practices.

The Giants enter this preseason following a 3–14 season. With Wilson under center and Dart developing, the team’s quarterback plan is more defined compared to last year.

Buffalo returns from a 32–29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. The Bills will rest starting quarterback Josh Allen, with Mitch Trubisky taking the opening snaps. Starters are expected to play roughly one quarter. The team will use the game to evaluate depth at wide receiver and cornerback, with Khalil Shakir and rookie Maxwell Hairston currently week-to-week.

How to watch Giants vs. Bills on TV and online

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, August 9. The game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network. In the New York City area, WNBC (Channel 4) will carry the game. Other affiliates airing the matchup include:

Buffalo: WIVB


Rochester: WROC


Syracuse: WSYR


Utica: WPNY/WFXV/WUTR


Elmira: WETM


Watertown: WWTI


Albany: WTEN/WXXA


Fans without NFL Network access can stream the game for free via a five-day trial of DIRECTV or a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. The game will also be available through NFL+ for $6.99 per month or $39.99 per year, with live out-of-market preseason coverage. Both the Giants and Bills official apps and websites will carry team-specific streaming.

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Game details:

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025


Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern


Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y.


TV: NFL Network, regional affiliates listed above


Streaming: DIRECTV trial, Hulu + Live TV trial, NFL+, Giants and Bills apps/websites