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Houston Texans Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Buffalo Bills | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Dallas Cowboys | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Jacksonville JaguarsNeutral site | Wembley Stadium | 9:30 AM ET | NFL Net | $$$ Marquee |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs New York Giants | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
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| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | 4:05 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 11 | Thu, Nov 19 | vs Indianapolis Colts | NRG Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Baltimore Ravens | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 16 | Thu, Dec 24 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 17 | Mon, Jan 4 | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | $$$ Marquee |
| 18 | TBD | vs Tennessee Titans | NRG Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
When is the Houston Texans bye week in 2026?
The Houston Texans have their scheduled bye week in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Houston Texans play in 2026?
The Houston Texans play 8 home games at NRG Stadium, 8 road games, and 1 neutral site game(s) during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Houston Texans play their home games?
The Houston Texans play their home matchups at NRG Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Houston Texans games in 2026?
Houston Texans games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including CBS, FOX, NFL Net, Prime Video, NBC, ESPN, TBD.
Can Houston Texans game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Houston Texans play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 8. The season opens vs Buffalo Bills and concludes vs Tennessee Titans.
This schedule tracker includes 16 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: vs Buffalo Bills
- Week 2: vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 3: at Indianapolis Colts
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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