The Houston Texans’ games can be watched on national TV networks (CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, ABC) and streamed through various services, depending on the game and whether it’s a local or national broadcast.

Regular season games (2025–26)

Most Texans games are shown on:

  • CBS – Sunday afternoon games (especially AFC matchups).
  • FOX – Some Sunday afternoon games, especially when the Texans play NFC teams.
  • NBC – Sunday Night Football (if the Texans are selected for a primetime slot).
  • ESPN – Monday Night Football (if the Texans are scheduled for a Monday night game).
  • NFL Network – Thursday Night Football and some other primetime games.
  • ABC – Occasionally carries NFL games, including playoff games and some MNF matchups.

How to watch without cable

If you don’t have a traditional cable or satellite package, here are the main streaming options:

  • Paramount+ – Streams all Texans games that air on CBS (including local Sunday games).
  • FOX Sports app / website – Stream local FOX games by signing in with your TV provider.
  • NBC Sports app / website – Stream Sunday Night Football with a TV provider login.
  • ESPN app / ESPN+ – Stream Monday Night Football; ESPN+ also offers NFL+ for mobile-only live games.
  • Amazon Prime Video – Thursday Night Football is streamed live here (included with Prime membership).
  • NFL+ – Lets you watch live local and primetime games on your phone or tablet, plus full game replays.
  • NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube & YouTube TV) – For fans outside the local market, this package lets you watch every out‑of‑market Sunday afternoon game.

Playoff game example (Jan. 12, 2026)

The Texans’ Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 12, 2026 was:

  • TV channels: ESPN and ABC (simulcast).
  • Streaming: ESPN app (with ESPN+ or TV provider login), NFL+ (mobile only), and some live TV streaming services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.

Local radio and audio

  • TuneIn Premium – Carries the local radio broadcast of every Texans game.
  • SiriusXM NFL Radio – National coverage and team-specific channels.
  • NFL Mobile app – Also includes live audio of games.

Best way to find each game

  1. Check the official Texans schedule on houstontexans.com or NFL.com for each week’s TV info.
  1. Look at your local CBS, FOX, and NBC listings, since local affiliates decide which games air in your area.
  1. Use a live TV streaming service (like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream) if you want a full cable-like lineup.

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