Texans games can be watched on normal TV (CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN) depending on the week, or streamed through services like Paramount+, NFL+, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and others, plus free antenna TV in the Houston area.

Regular‑Season TV Channels in 2025–2026

Most Texans games air on national or local broadcast networks, so you can catch them on regular TV with an antenna or cable package:

  • CBS – Most Texans home games & Sunday afternoon NFC/AFC matchups in the local market.
  • FOX – Texans vs. NFC teams and some inter‑conference games, also on local stations.
  • NBC – Sunday Night Football, including key Texans primetime games.
  • ESPN – Monday Night Football, where the Texans may appear a few times.
  • NFL Network – Thursday Night Football season opener and some preseason games.

If you’re in the Houston / Texas area, you can usually watch these games for free with an HD antenna (OTA) and a TV.

Official Streaming Options

NFL games are also available via official streaming services, which let you watch on phone, tablet, or streaming box:

  • Paramount+ – Streams all Texans games that are on CBS in your local market.
  • NFL+ and NFL+ Premium – Watch live local and primetime games on phone/tablet, with NFL+ Premium adding full game replays and computer access.
  • ESPN+ – Streams ABC/ESPN playoff games (like the Texans vs. Patriots Divisional Round game) and some other NFL content.
  • NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV / YouTube Primetime Channels) – For fans outside the local market, this gives you out‑of‑market Sunday afternoon games, including Texans games.
  • Amazon Prime Video – Streams Thursday Night Football games live.

Locally, NFL Mobile (NFL app) also lets you watch live local and primetime games on your phone.

Live TV Streaming Services (No Cable)

Many fans use live TV streaming services instead of cable. The most common options for Texans games:

  • YouTube TV – Carries CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network; good for local games and Sunday Night Football.
  • fuboTV – Offers CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network; also popular for NFL games and has NFL Sunday Ticket add‑on.
  • Hulu + Live TV – Includes CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network; same lineup as cable in most areas.
  • Sling TV – Sling Blue has ESPN, NFL Network, and sometimes CBS/FOX via add‑ons; check local channels for Texans games.
  • DirecTV Stream – Offers all major networks and NFL Network, including local CBS/FOX games.

These services usually let you watch on smart TV, phone, tablet, or streaming stick.

Out‑of‑Market or International Fans

If you’re outside the U.S. or far from Houston, here’s how to watch:

  • NFL Game Pass International – Available in most countries; offers live and on‑demand games, including Texans games, with no local blackouts.
  • NFL+ outside the U.S. – Similar to NFL Game Pass, often bundled with game replays and live mobile streaming.
  • Virtual TV services with VPN – Some fans use a U.S. live TV service (like YouTube TV) plus a U.S.‑based VPN to access local games, but this depends on terms and local laws.

In the U.S., local games are usually only available in the Texans’ TV market, so check your local listings each week.

Radio & Mobile Listening

If you can’t watch the game, you can still follow:

  • NFL Mobile app – Listen to the local radio broadcast for every Texans game.
  • TuneIn Premium – Streams the local Texans radio call all season.
  • SiriusXM NFL Radio – National coverage and some team‑specific channels.

Texans 2025–2026 Schedule & What to Expect

For the 2025 regular season and 2026 playoffs, the Texans are likely to appear on:

  • Several Sunday afternoons on CBS (AFC games) and FOX (NFC games) in the local market.
  • A few Sunday Night Football games on NBC and Monday Night Football on ESPN.
  • At least one or two Thursday Night Football games on Amazon Prime.
  • Postseason games (if they qualify) on ESPN/ABC/ESPN+ (wild card) and CBS/FOX/NBC/ESPN (later rounds).

Always check the official Texans schedule for exact dates and which network has each game that week.

Quick “Where to Watch” Table (2025 Season)

Game Type| Typical TV| How to Watch Live
---|---|---
Home & Sunday AFC games| CBS (local)| Local CBS, antenna, or streaming via Paramount+ 13.
Sunday vs. NFC| FOX (local)| Local FOX, antenna, or FOX Sports app with TV provider login 110.
Sunday Night Football| NBC| Local NBC, antenna, or NBC Sports app with TV provider 110.
Monday Night| ESPN| Cable/satellite, ESPN app, or ESPN+ for playoffs 157.
Thursday Night| NFL Network / Amazon Prime| Cable/satellite or Amazon Prime membership 1.
Out‑of‑market Sunday games| NFL Sunday Ticket (via YouTube TV)| NFL Sunday Ticket subscription 1.
Postseason| ABC/ESPN/NBC/CBS/FOX| NFL playoff TV schedule, plus ESPN+ or NFL app 57.

Community Tips from Texan Fans (Reddit)

In r/Texans discussions, fans often share their setups:

  • “If you’re in Texas, point your antenna to Houston and just watch CBS/FOX for free”.
  • “YouTube TV or fubo — both have all the channels and work great on every screen”.
  • “For road games outside Houston, NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube is the easiest way to get most Texans games”.
  • “NFL+ on phone is enough to follow the game live if you’re at work or on the go”.

Some fans also mention using NFL Mobile app + live TV streaming as a combo so they can watch on TV and follow radio on the phone at the same time.

Bottom line:

  • Local fans: Use CBS/FOX/NBC with antenna or basic cable + streaming apps like NFL and NFL+.
  • Nationally: NFL+ (mobile), NFL Sunday Ticket (out‑of‑market Sunday games), ESPN+ (playoffs), and live TV streaming services (YouTube TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV).
  • Always double-check the exact network and local listing for each game, since the channel changes week to week.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.