The New England Patriots face off against the Minnesota Vikings in their second game of the 2025 NFL preseason. It’s a Saturday kickoff for the Patriots, with the game set to air on WBZ-TV channel 4 around Boston and across the Patriots preseason TV Network. Fans can watch Patriots games for free by signing up for a trial of fuboTV.

The 2025 NFL preseason began on July 31, and games will be played through Saturday, August 23. The New England Patriots play the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The game will air on local stations WBZ in Boston and FOX 9 in Minnesota, and will stream on NFL+.