How To Watch the Houston Texans Playoffs Live Anywhere Without Cable 2025

In another postseason matchup without Tank Dell, the Texans are slated to play against the Chiefs in the divisional round. Here's where to catch the NFL playoff game.
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For the second consecutive year, the Houston Texans head into the postseason without wide receiver Tank Dell, who suffered another major injury during the regular season game against AFC No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs. 

Despite setbacks, the Texans clinched No. 4 seed and is moving on to battle the Kansas City Chiefs on January 18, after a decisive win against the Los Angeles Chargers during Wild Card Weekend. Here's how to watch the Texans playoff game. 

In this article
How to watch Texans vs. Chiefs
How to watch the Super Bowl
Texans results
FAQs
Bottom line

How to watch Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Texans vs. Chiefs game will be broadcasted by ESPN/ABC on January 18 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern (that's 3:30 p.m. Central and 1:30 p.m. Pacific). The last time the Texans played the Chiefs back in December, the Chiefs won 27-19.

The best way to stream ESPN/ABC includes ESPN+, SlingTV, YouTube TV, and more. Here's how to watch the next round of playoff games.

Matchup Day (All times Eastern) Channel
Texans vs. Chiefs Jan 18 @ 4:30 p.m. ESPN/ABC
Commanders vs. Lions Jan 18 @ 8 p.m. FOX
Rams vs. Eagles Jan 19 @ 3 p.m. NBC
Ravens vs. Bills Jan 19 @ 6:30 p.m. CBS

How to stream the NFL playoffs


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Sling TV NBC, FOX, ABC, ESPN Starts at $45.99/mo
YouTube TV NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN $59.99/mo (first three months)
Hulu + Live TV NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN Starts at $82.99/mo
Fubo NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN Starts at $79.99/mo
DIRECTV Streaming NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN Starts at $109.99/mo (need Ultimate plan)
ESPN+ ABC, ESPN Starts at $11.99/mo
Paramount+ CBS $7.99/mo
Peacock NBC Starts at $7.99/mo

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How to watch Super Bowl 2025

Super Bowl LIX is set for Sunday, February 9, 2025, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, which is 5:30 Central and 3:30 Pacific. Here's a look at the estimated schedule:

  • 1-6:30 p.m. Eastern: Pregame analysis, interview, and features
  • 6:30 p.m. Eastern: Kickoff
  • 8 p.m. Eastern (approx.): Halftime Show with Kendrick Lamar
  • Immediately after game: Postgame coverage, trophy presentation, highlights, interviews

The game will be played at the New Orleans' Caesars Superdome and streamed by FOX. The best way to watch the Super Bowl online is to catch it on the Sling TV, Fubo, the Fox Sports app, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV.


Price
Sling TV Starts at $50.99/mo (need Blue)
NFL+ Starts at $6.99 (can stream on phone or tablet only)
YouTube TV $59.99/mo (first three months)
Hulu + Live TV Starts at $82.99/mo
Fubo Starts at $79.99/mo
DIRECTV Streaming Starts at $109.99/mo (need Ultimate plan)

Houston Texans results

The Texans closed out the regular season with 10 wins and 7 losses.

Game (All times Eastern) Opponent Results
Game 1: Sep 8 at 1 p.m. @Indianapolis Colts W 29-27
Game 2: Sep 15 at 8:20 p.m. Chicago Bears W 19-13
Game 3: Sep 22 at 1 p.m. @Minnesota Vikings L 7-34
Game 4: Sep 29 at 1 p.m. Jacksonville Jaguars W 24-20
Game 5: Oct 6 at 1 p.m. Buffalo Bills W 23-20
Game 6: Oct 13 at 1 p.m. @New England Patriots W 41-21
Game 7: Oct 20 at 1 p.m. @Green Bay Packers L 22-24
Game 8: Oct 27 at 1 p.m. Indianapolis Colts W 23-20
Game 9: Oct 31 at 8:15 p.m. @New York Jets L 13-21
Game 10: Nov 10 at 8:20 p.m. Detroit Lions L 23-26
Game 11: Nov 18 at 8:15 p.m. @Dallas Cowboys W 34-10
Game 12: Nov 24 at 1 p.m. Tennessee Titans L 27-32
Game 13: Dec 1 at 1 p.m. @Jacksonville Jaguars W 23-20
Game 14: Dec 15 at 1 p.m. Miami Dolphins W 20-12
Game 15: Dec 21 at 1 p.m. @Kansas City Chiefs L 19-27
Game 16: Dec 25 at 4:30 p.m. Baltimore Ravens L 2-31
Game 17: Jan 5 at 1 p.m. @Tennessee Titans W 23-14
Wild Card Game: Jan 5 at 1 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers W 32-12

FAQs


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How can I watch Houston Texans games internationally?

For Texans fans living abroad, catching the NFL playoffs is still possible. Streaming services can be accessed internationally using a VPN to bypass geographic restrictions. This way, you can enjoy all the action as if you were watching from Houston. The Texans vs. Chargers matchup will air on CBS on January 11. 

Fans can also catch the games abroad (excluding China) on DAZN with the NFL Game Pass International.


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How can I watch the Houston Texans without Sunday Ticket?

The NFL Sunday Ticket doesn't air postseason games, but you can still catch the Texans playoffs on ESPN/ABC. You can access this national broadcast channel through streaming services like ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Streaming, and Paramount+.


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How can I watch the Houston Texans without cable?

Not having a cable subscription doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the action. The Texans vs. Chiefs divisional round matchup will air on ESPN/ABC. The best way to stream it is through YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Streaming, and Paramount+.

Bottom line

Platforms like Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo offer access to major networks such as CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN, which cover most NFL playoff games. To catch the Texans vs. Chiefs on January 18, subscribe to a streaming platform that includes ESPN/ABC. Remember, the Super Bowl exclusively airs on FOX, so make sure your platform offers both national broadcast channels. 

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