You can stream the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans on any service that carries ESPN and ABC, plus through the ESPN app and NFL+ (mobile only) if you have the right subscriptions.

Quick Scoop

For the current Texans–Steelers Wild Card matchup:

  • Kickoff: Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET.
  • TV channels: ESPN and ABC.
  • Official streams (U.S.):
    • Live TV streaming services that include ESPN and ABC, such as Fubo and DirecTV Stream, often with free trials for new users.
* ESPN’s own streaming (often branded as an ESPN subscription product) via the ESPN app, if your package includes it.

* NFL+ for mobile and tablet viewing only, if you are subscribed.

If You Don’t Have Cable

Without a cable package, the main options are:

  • Sign up for a trial of a live‑TV streaming bundle that carries ESPN and ABC (for example, Fubo or DirecTV Stream), which lets you watch on smart TVs, browsers, and mobile devices.
  • Use the ESPN app and sign in with an eligible streaming or cable login that includes ESPN access.

Outside the U.S.

  • Some international viewers may need a VPN to access their usual U.S.-based streaming service if they travel abroad, as many guides note this for NFL streaming generally.

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