when does the patriots game start

The New England Patriots game today starts at 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. CT, 1 p.m. MT, 12 p.m. PT).

Quick Scoop

• The New England Patriots are playing the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round today, Sunday, January 18, 2026.

• Official listings show kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern Time at Gillette Stadium.

• In other U.S. time zones, that’s 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, and 12 p.m. Pacific.

Where to Watch

• The game is being televised nationally on ABC and ESPN as part of the NFL Divisional Round coverage.

• Streaming options include ESPN+ and NFL+, with some listings also mentioning Fubo for live streaming.

Extra Context

• This matchup is part of the 2025 NFL season playoffs, with the Texans visiting the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

• Multiple outlets and the official Patriots site confirm the same 3 p.m. ET kickoff time for today’s game.

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