The Texans vs. New England Patriots Divisional Round playoff game is being shown nationally on ESPN, with ABC also carrying the broadcast in both the Houston and New England markets, and it’s additionally available via NFL+ and major live-TV streaming services.

Main ways to watch (U.S.)

  • Cable / satellite: Tune to ESPN ; in the Boston area it’s also on local station WCVB Channel 5 alongside ESPN’s national feed.
  • Over the air (local): In the Houston and New England markets, the game is simulcast on ABC , so a regular antenna that receives your local ABC station will work.
  • Streaming (no cable): You can stream ESPN’s coverage through live-TV providers such as Hulu + Live TV , YouTube TV , and similar services that carry ESPN.
  • NFL+: For out-of-market fans, the game is available through the league’s own subscription service, NFL+ , which offers streaming access to live games in many situations.

International options

  • In Germany and parts of Europe , the matchup is listed with live coverage on DAZN , RTL , and NFL Game Pass , with kickoff at 21:00 (CET) from Gillette Stadium.

Free watch-along / companion streams

  • If you want a free “watch party” style experience alongside the TV broadcast, the YouTube channel Texans Today by Chat Sports is running a live scoreboard, play‑by‑play, and commentary stream for Texans vs. Patriots, synced with the ESPN/ABC game broadcast.

Quick tips

  • Check your ZIP code or country on your preferred streaming service’s site or app to confirm ESPN/ABC availability before kickoff.
  • If you are out of the U.S., look up local NFL broadcast partners (for example, DAZN/RTL in Germany) for this specific Divisional Round game.

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