The Steelers vs. Texans Wild Card game on Monday, January 12, 2026, is being shown nationally on ABC and ESPN, with multiple streaming options available through live TV providers and league apps.

Key game details

  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026.
  • Kickoff time: 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT).
  • Stadium: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Where to watch on TV

  • National broadcast on ABC.
  • Simulcast on ESPN as part of the Monday night Wild Card coverage.

If you have a standard cable or satellite package that includes ESPN or ABC, you can tune in directly on those channels at kickoff time.

Streaming options

Several major streaming and league platforms are carrying the game for cord‑cutters.

  • Live TV streaming services (subscription required):
    • Fubo (prominently listed as a streaming option for this game).
* DirecTV’s streaming offering that includes ESPN and ABC.
  • Network/league apps:
    • ESPN App with an appropriate ESPN/ESPN Unlimited subscription for authenticated streaming.
* **NFL+** for mobile and tablet streaming access to the matchup.

Always check inside your specific app or provider’s channel list on game day to confirm local availability, since some services package ABC as a local affiliate feed that can vary by region.

In-person and local extras

  • Tickets for the playoff game at Acrisure Stadium are available through marketplaces such as StubHub, which is highlighted as an official ticket option for this matchup.
  • Local Pittsburgh coverage includes pregame shows and analysis segments like “Steelers Kickoff – Wild Card vs. Texans,” which provide additional studio breakdowns ahead of the national broadcast.

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