Vikings Preseason Schedule: Dates, Times and TV Channels

The Minnesota Vikings will take one step closer to finalizing their 53-man roster now that their 2026 preseason is set to begin. While training camp is a great tool to help players stand out to head coach Kevin O'Connell & Co., the upcoming exhibition slate will give the Vikings a better idea of where everyone on the roster—especially those on the bubble—stands ahead of the 53-man cutdown date on Sunday, Aug. 30.

With the action picking up this weekend, here's everything that Vikings fans need to know about the preseason, including the dates, start times, and TV channels for all three exhibition games.

Preseason Week 1: @ Giants (Saturday, Aug. 15)

• Location: MetLife Stadium—East Rutherford, NJ
• Time: 1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT
• How to watch/listen: ESPN Unlimited, FOX 9, KFAN 100.3 FM

The Vikings will take to the road to face the Giants in this summer's preseason opener. The two NFC franchises collided in Week 16 last season, resulting in a tightly fought 16-13 win for Minnesota, capped by Will Reichard's 30-yard game-winning field goal with just over four minutes remaining.

This matchup is exciting solely for the fact that it will be fans' first chance to see the new faces—rookies and veterans alike—in action. The Giants will also be hungry to make a statement after three consecutive seasons without a postseason appearance, meaning they should give the Vikings a solid enough test to remind them that meaningful football is back.

Preseason Week 2: vs. Ravens (Saturday, Aug. 22)

• Location: U.S. Bank Stadium—Minneapolis, MN
• Time: 1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT
• How to watch/listen: ESPN Unlimited, FOX 9, KFAN 100.3 FM

Preseason games are intriguing, but that's more so after a week of joint practices. That's exactly what the Vikings will experience in the middle of August, when they go head-to-head with the Ravens in practice before hosting Lamar Jackson's squad at U.S. Bank Stadium a few days later.