Houston Texans TV Schedule
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2026 Houston Texans schedule and game times
The 2026 season marks Houston’s 25th campaign in the NFL, and the schedule nods to that milestone with a home game against Dallas. The Cowboys were the Texans’ first regular-season opponent in 2002. Houston also heads across the pond to face Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium, while four primetime games add national exposure.
Check the Houston Texans TV schedule below for game dates, kickoff times, and channel listings. We’ll keep it current as the NFL confirms remaining late-season start times and broadcast assignments
NFL - Houston Texans Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | Thursday, Aug. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Preseason | Thursday, Aug. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Preseason | Friday, Aug. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | 9:30 a.m. | ||
Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 8 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 4:05 p.m. | ||
Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 11 | Thursday, Nov. 19 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 16 | Thursday, Dec. 24 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 17 | Monday, Jan. 4 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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