Jets Giants Preseason Free Access Draws Fans

Two New York teams meet in preseason Week 2 at MetLife with free and trial streaming options for viewers.

Jets Giants Preseason Free Access Draws Fans

The Jets will host the Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug 16 at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be shown nationally on NFL Network and locally on WNBC for New York viewers. For those without a cable subscription, streaming options include a five-day free DIRECTV trial with plans starting at 49.99 per month and packages that include NFL Network or NBC, and Hulu with Live TV offers a three-day free trial that covers NFL Network and NBC. The Jets defeated the Packers 30-10 in last week’s preseason opener, while the Giants carried momentum with a win over the Bills.

This matchup highlights how fans increasingly rely on a mix of local channels and streaming options to watch live sports. Free trials and lightweight subscriptions lower barriers for casual viewers, but they also push consumers to sign up and cancel, creating churn for providers. The arrangement signals a broader shift in how the NFL distributes content, especially as traditional cable remains in flux. For advertisers, the blended model offers new ways to measure reach while testing the durability of audience data across platforms.

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The choice of how to watch today may shape the way fans connect with live sports tomorrow.