Overview
- The Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans kick off their 2025 preseason on Saturday, August 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with a 4:00 p.m. ET start time.
- Quarterback JJ McCarthy, back from a season-ending injury, makes his first career start as Minnesota’s coaching staff gauges its quarterback depth.
- Houston’s revamped backfield and receiving corps get early looks as veteran Nick Chubb and second-round pick Jayden Higgins see action.
- Local TV broadcasts run on FOX 9 in Minnesota and ABC 13 in Houston; NFL Network carries the game nationally.
- Fans can stream live on Fubo and listen via SiriusXM channels 88 and 380 or on-area stations KFAN 100.3 FM, SportsRadio 610 and KILT-FM.