Detroit Lions vs New York Giants: How to watch preseason opener

DETROIT (FOX 2) - It's been 193 days since the Detroit Lions came up just short of a Super Bowl appearance. That's a little more than six months since Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and the other Detroit Lions walked off the field in San Francisco. Today - they're back.

The 2023 season came with plenty of "firsts" including the first two playoff wins since 1992 while storming to the NFC Championship game, not to mention securing the first division crown since 1993.

Now Dan Campbell has the Lions ready for more.

This is more than just a return of last year's stars – it's our first look at first round pick Terrion Arnold and second rounder Ennis Rakestraw and you can bet the spotlight on the rookie defensive backs will be very bright.

How to watch the Lions on FOX 2

The Detroit Lions preseason opener is Thursday, August 8 as the Detroit Lions face the New York Giants on primetime. It's a game that Detroit fans have been waiting months for – and you can watch every single snap on FOX 2, FOX2Detroit.com and the FOX LOCAL app.

With the start of the preseason upon us – you can watch every snap on FOX LOCAL on your TV and FOX 2 on your phone.

FOX 2 is committed to getting Lions fans access to each and every moment of the preseason. If you live in the Detroit area – you can stream the game 100% for free on this page and on the FOX LOCAL app on your TV. No TV subscription required.

If you live outside of the Detroit viewing area, you'll need to find the game on a local channel near you.

The best coverage of YOUR TEAM – can only be found on FOX 2.

What time is the Lions game?

FOX 2's coverage of the Lions opener against the Giants starts with Gameday Live at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

After the game, be sure to hang around for the postgame show as Dan Miller and Jennifer Hammond talk about every moment that mattered in the preseason opener.

To watch the game on this page, check back at 6:30 to catch the pregame show.

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