You can stream the Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card game primarily through ESPN- and ABC-linked services in the U.S., with DAZN carrying it in many international markets.

Game basics

  • Kickoff: Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT).
  • Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh.
  • TV channels (US): ESPN and ABC are carrying the national broadcast.

Main streaming options (US)

  • ESPN app / ESPN Unlimited:
    • Stream the game live with an active TV login or an ESPN Unlimited subscription, which includes access to ESPN’s live NFL broadcasts.
  • ABC via live TV streamers:
    • ABC is available on most cable-alternative services, so if your plan includes local ABC, you can stream the game there.
  • Fubo (Sports + News, free trial):
    • Carries ESPN and many ABC affiliates in its channel lineup and is explicitly listed as a way to stream Texans vs. Steelers, often with a trial for new users.
  • DirecTV streaming (MySports):
    • Listed as a streaming option that includes ESPN and ABC as part of its sports offering.
  • NFL+ (mobile and tablet only):
    • Lets you watch the live broadcast on mobile devices only; not designed for TV screens, but a handy option if you’re on the go.

Outside the US

  • DAZN (with NFL Game Pass in many regions):
    • DAZN carries NFL Game Pass internationally and lists Texans @ Steelers as a live-streamable matchup in supported countries, so fans outside the US can often watch via DAZN’s NFL package.

Extra angles and community talk

  • YouTube watch-alongs:
    • Channels like Texans- or Steelers-focused pods are running “live stream” scoreboards and watch-along shows, but they do not show the actual game feed—only commentary and reaction with a scoreboard overlay.
  • Official ESPN stream hub:
    • The matchup appears in ESPN’s Watch catalog as “NFL Wild Card: Texans vs. Steelers,” confirming ESPN as the core digital home for the game.

TL;DR:
If you’re in the US and searching “where to stream Texans vs Steelers,” your most straightforward path is ESPN or ABC via Fubo or DirecTV-style streaming, or directly through the ESPN app/ESPN Unlimited; abroad, DAZN with NFL rights is usually the go-to.

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