Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is entering his second season at the helm of the offense. And with running back Joe Mixon and wide receiver Nico Collins each amassing more than 1,000 years apiece last year, the Texans have reasons to be optimistic about this year.
Houston has had a hold of the AFC South for two straight seasons. Can the Texans do it again? Here’s what you need to know to watch the 2025–2026 Houston Texans.
2025–2026 Houston Texans schedule
The Houston Texans start the 2025-2026 season with three of their first four games on the road. Their schedule includes matchups against each of the Los Angeles teams, and a tough game against the Super Bowl LIX runners-up Kansas City Chiefs.
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | At Minnesota Vikings | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 4:00 p.m. | NFL Network, KTRK |
| Preseason | Carolina Panthers | Saturday, Aug. 16 | 1:00 p.m. | KTRK |
| Preseason | At Detroit Lions | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 1:00 p.m. | KTRK |
| Week 1 | At Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Monday, Sept. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Week 3 | At Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Tennessee Titans | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | At Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
| Week 7 | At Seattle Seahawks | Monday, Oct. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Week 8 | San Francisco 49ers | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 9 | Denver Broncos | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 10 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | At Tennessee Titans | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 12 | Buffalo Bills | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Week 13 | At Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | At Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Week 15 | Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 16 | Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | At Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Week 18 | Indianapolis Colts | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Data effective as of post date.
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Which TV providers carry the Houston Texans?
Most TV providers offer every network with Texans games, but the number of games you’ll get depends on your location because of the NFL’s TV blackout policies.
| Provider | Price | ABC | CBS | FOX | ESPN | NBC | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | $71.00–$162.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Stream with DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| DISH | $96.99–$126.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Fubo | $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Hulu + Live TV | $81.99–$95.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Optimum | $15.00–$140.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Optimum Read Optimum review |
| Philo | $28.00/mo. | — | — | — | — | — |
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| Sling TV | $19.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔* | — | ✔* | ✔ | ✔* |
View Plans for Sling TV Read Sling TV review |
| Spectrum | $40.00–$110.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Check Availability Read Spectrum review |
| Verizon Fios | $95.00–$139.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Verizon Read Verizon Fios review |
| Xfinity | $35.00–$90.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for YouTube TV Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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How to watch the Houston Texans FAQ
Is the Texans game on CBS?
Most Houston Texans games air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ for in-market viewers. But in 2024, you'll also need access to NBC/Peacock, ESPN/ABC, and Amazon Prime Video for complete coverage.
Does Hulu have Texans games?
Yes, in-market Houston Texans fans can watch most games on Hulu + Live TV, except for matchups exclusive to Amazon Prime Video. However, those exclusive games also air on local channels if you live in Houston. Out-of-market fans will need NFL Sunday Ticket to access every Sunday afternoon matchup.
What Houston Texans games are on Amazon Prime Video?
You can watch the Texans face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 20, at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
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