The Vikings kick off their preseason slate at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, welcoming the Texans for a showdown under the lights.
History has been painted purple in this matchup—Minnesota has taken all six previous meetings, the latest being a 34-7 home drubbing in September 2024.
For the Vikes, the JJ McCarthy chapter officially turns its first page. The young signal-caller missed last year with an injury, but now steps into the starter’s role, and it’s a safe bet Kevin O’Connell will want him to get a taste of game-day pressure before the real grind begins.
Should McCarthy take the field, expect plenty of familiar faces in the receiving corps to join him, with the coaching staff looking to cook up some early-season chemistry.
On the other sideline, life without Stefon Diggs means C.J. Stroud is searching for a new go-to weapon. Nico Collins could shoulder the load, but DeMeco Ryans is determined to expand the arsenal—enter rookie wideout Jayden Higgins, nabbed in the second round.
Houston also made waves by landing Nick Chubb, one of the league’s premier workhorses, and all signs point to the Texans’ new toys getting some early run in this contest.
Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup between the Vikings and Texans, including TV channel and streaming options for the preseason game.
What channel is Vikings vs. Texans on today?
- TV channel: FOX 9 (Minnesota), ABC 13 (Houston)
- Live stream: Fubo (local)
The preseason matchup between the Vikings and Texans will broadcast locally on FOX 9 in the Minnesota market and ABC 13 in Houston. Cord-cutters can also stream the action live on Fubo.
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Vikings vs. Texans start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 9
- Time: 4:00 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. MT | 1:00 p.m. PT
The preseason matchup between the Vikings and Texans will kick off at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 9. The game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Vikings vs. Texans radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM, channels 88, 380
Tune into Vikings vs. Texans live on SiriusXM.
Vikings fans can hear the home broadcast on channel 88, while Texans fans can hear away coverage on channel 380.
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Vikings schedule 2025
Preseason
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9 | vs Texans | 4 p.m. | Fox 9 (local), Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | vs Patriots | 1 p.m. | Fox 9 (local), Fubo |
| Aug. 22 | at Titans | 8 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
Regular Season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Monday, Sept. 8 | at Bears | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | vs. Falcons | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at Steelers (Dublin) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Browns (London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 6 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | Thursday, Oct. 23 | at Chargers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Thursday, Dec. 25 | vs. Lions | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Packers | TBD | TBD |
Texans schedule 2025
Preseason
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Aug. 9 | at Vikings | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| 2 | Aug. 16 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | KTRK-TV (ABC), Fubo |
| 3 | Aug. 23 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | KTRK-TV (ABC), Fubo |
Regular Season
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | at Rams | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 2 | Monday, Sept. 15 | vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | ESPN/ABC, Fubo |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 6 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 7 | Monday, Oct. 20 | at Seahawks | 10 p.m. | ESPN+, Fubo |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 12 | Thursday, Nov. 20 | vs. Bills | 8:15 p.m. | Prime, Fubo |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | vs. Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 17 | Saturday, Dec. 27 | at Chargers | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| 18 | Sunday, Jan. 4 | vs. Colts | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
NFL preseason schedule Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 7
| Scores |
|---|
| Ravens 24, Colts 16 |
| Eagles 34, Bengals 27 |
| Seahawks 23, Raiders 23 |
Friday, Aug. 8
| Scores |
|---|
| Lions 17, Falcons 10 |
| Browns 30, Panthers 10 |
| Patriots 48, Commanders 18 |
Saturday, Aug. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Vikings vs. Texans | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Cowboys | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Steelers | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Buccaneers vs. Titans | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Jets | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Cardinals vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| 49ers vs. Broncos | 8:30 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bears vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Chargers vs. Saints | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
