The Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card game on January 12, 2026 airs nationally on ESPN and ABC, with several legal streaming options carrying those channels.

Main ways to watch

  • Traditional TV (US):
    • ESPN and ABC will both broadcast the game live at 8:15 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
* If you have cable or satellite and already get ESPN or ABC, you can just tune in there.

  • Live TV streaming services (US):
    Services that carry ESPN and/or ABC typically include:

    • Fubo (often promoted with a free trial and listed as a way to stream Texans vs. Steelers).
* Other common options mentioned for this matchup include ESPN-branded streaming and major live TV bundles that offer ESPN and ABC.

ESPN / ABC apps

  • ESPN app / ESPN platforms:
    • The game is listed as ā€œNFL Wild Card: Texans vs. Steelersā€ in ESPNā€™s streaming catalog, so subscribers who get ESPN access can stream it through ESPNā€™s platforms.
  • ABC via provider apps:
    • If your TV provider includes ABC, you can usually sign into that providerā€™s app or a network app to watch the live ABC feed of the game.

Key details to remember

  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026.
  • Kickoff time: 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT).
  • Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh.
  • Broadcast: ESPN and ABC, plus streaming through services that carry those channels.

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