The New York Giants’ next first preseason game on record is from last season: they opened the 2025 preseason on Saturday, August 9, 2025, on the road against the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. Eastern at Highmark Stadium.

Key detail

  • Opponent: Buffalo Bills.
  • Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025.
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • Location: Highmark Stadium, Buffalo (Giants listed as the road team “@ Buffalo”).

Important note

The NFL has not yet publicly posted a detailed 2026 New York Giants preseason schedule (only generic league-wide preseason timing), so there is no confirmed “first preseason game” date for the Giants for 2026 right now.

To get the exact date as soon as it’s released, you’ll want to check:

  • The official Giants schedule page on NFL.com or giants.com.
  • Major outlets like CBS Sports’ Giants schedule page, which listed the 2025 preseason dates and results.

So as of today, the latest clear answer to “when is the Giants first preseason game” refers to their most recent preseason opener: August 9, 2025 @ Bills at 1 p.m. ET.