The New England Patriots’ next game on the calendar is a home Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, played at Gillette Stadium and televised on ABC.

Date and time

  • The Divisional Round matchup is listed for January 18, 2026.
  • Kickoff is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Opponent and location

  • The Patriots are set to play the Houston Texans , who come in as the No. 5 seed in the AFC.
  • The game will be at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts , the Patriots’ home field.

How to watch

  • The television broadcast is scheduled on ABC for this Divisional Round game.
  • Local in‑stadium details and event info are available through the Gillette Stadium event listing for the January 18, 2026 Patriots vs. Texans game.

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