Giants Bills preseason streams available

The preseason opener between the Giants and Bills offers multiple free-to-watch options, highlighting a shift in how fans access live NFL action.

Giants Bills preseason game streams free in the United States

The New York Giants travel to Buffalo for the 2025 NFL preseason opener on Aug 9 at 1 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. It will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network, with local coverage available on WNBC in the New York area. The Giants are expected to have Jaxson Dart make his NFL debut during the game. Buffalo is anticipated to play most healthy starters for a quarter, with Josh Allen likely limited; Mitch Trubisky will start for the Bills.

For viewers without a traditional cable package, streaming options are highlighted as viable alternatives. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial and plans that start at $49.99 per month, while Hulu + Live TV includes NFL Network and NBC and offers a three-day trial. These services provide a way to watch the game without a long-term commitment, though availability can vary by location and package.

This game illustrates a broader shift in how fans watch football. Free and trial-based streaming options make live NFL action more accessible, especially for those who have ditched cable. At the same time, this model tests the economics of preseason broadcasting, where rights fees and ad revenue must still justify the cost to networks and streaming platforms.

For teams and leagues, the mix of local and national broadcasts, plus streaming trials, creates opportunities to reach new audiences. It also pressures broadcasters to prove value beyond traditional packages. For fans, the upside is clear access; the risk is fragmentation and potential gaps in coverage or quality if a preferred platform drops a game.

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Watching habits are evolving, and this game is a small test of that shift.