- The Houston Texans will play the Minnesota Vikings in a preseason game on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET.
- The game will be broadcast on NFL Network and local channels, including KMSP FOX 9 in Minneapolis-St. Paul and KTRK ABC13 in Houston.
- Fans can also stream the game on NFL+.
- The Vikings finished the 2024 regular season with a 14-3 record, while the Texans went 10-7.
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL preseason continues with the Houston Texans traveling to U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch the Vikings vs. the Texans, the NFL Preseason Week 1 schedule, and more.
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What time does Minnesota Vikings–Houston Texans NFL preseason game start tonight, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025? When is Texans-Vikings football game today?
The Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings will play at 4 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
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What channel is Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings on tonight, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today
The Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings will air on NFL Network and local TV stations at 4 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, on the following local TV stations:
How to watch Vikings vs. Texans: Minnesota TV channel
Here is where to watch the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings game locally, according to vikings.com:
- KMSP FOX 9 (Minneapolis-St. Paul)
How to watch Texans at Vikings: Texas TV channel
Here is where to watch the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings game locally, according to houstontexans.com:
How to stream NFL preseason Vikings vs Texans football game tonight, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Where to watch Texans-Vikings game today
The Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings will stream on NFL+ at 4 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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