How To Watch the Houston Texans Live Anywhere Without Cable 2025

For two consecutive years, the Houston Texans took the division title for the AFC South. With a 10-7 record, their 2024-25 season ended with a Divisional Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (23-14).

Now, the Texans are gearing up for the 2025-26 season, with Nick Caley to replace Bobby Slowik. Losing Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell is a setback, but the Texans are hoping to recover with the addition of Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins, and Jaylin Noel. 

We'll guide you on how to watch all the Houston Texans games live without a cable subscription, ensuring you don’t miss any of the action, whether at home or traveling around the world.

What channels do you need to watch the Houston Texans?

Here's a breakdown of the channels where you can watch the Texans in action:

Game (All times Central)	Opponent	Channel
Preseason Week 1, Game 1: Aug. 9 at 3:00 p.m. CT	@ Minnesota Vikings	NFL Network / KTRK
Preseason Week 2, Game 2: Aug. 16 at 12:00 p.m. CT	@ Carolina Panthers	KTRK / NRG Stadium
Preseason Week 3, Game 3: Aug. 23 at 12:00 p.m. CT	@ Detroit Lions	KTRK / Local
Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 7 at 3:25 p.m. CT	@ Los Angeles Rams	CBS
Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 15 at 6:00 p.m. CT	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	ABC (MNF)
Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 21 at 12:00 p.m. CT	@ Jacksonville Jaguars	CBS
Week 4, Game 4: Sep. 28 at 12:00 p.m. CT	Tennessee Titans	CBS
Week 5, Game 5: Oct. 5 at 12:00 p.m. CT	@ Baltimore Ravens	CBS
Week 6: BYE WEEK	—	—
Week 7, Game 6: Oct. 20 at 9:00 p.m. CT	@ Seattle Seahawks	ESPN+ (MNF)
Week 8, Game 7: Oct. 26 at 12:00 p.m. CT	San Francisco 49ers	FOX
Week 9, Game 8: Nov. 2 at 12:00 p.m. CT	Denver Broncos	FOX
Week 10, Game 9: Nov. 9 at 12:00 p.m. CT	Jacksonville Jaguars	CBS
Week 11, Game 10: Nov. 16 at 12:00 p.m. CT	@ Tennessee Titans	FOX
Week 12, Game 11: Nov. 20 at 7:15 p.m. CT	Buffalo Bills	Prime Video (TNF)
Week 13, Game 12: Nov. 30 at 12:00 p.m. CT	@ Indianapolis Colts	CBS
Week 14, Game 13: Dec. 7 at 7:20 p.m. CT	@ Kansas City Chiefs	NBC (SNF)
Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 14 at 12:00 p.m. CT	Arizona Cardinals	CBS
Week 16, Game 15: Dec. 21 at 3:25 p.m. CT	Las Vegas Raiders	CBS
Week 17, Game 16: Dec. 27/28 (time TBD)	@ Los Angeles Chargers	TBD
Week 18, Game 17: Jan. 3/4 (time TBD)	Indianapolis Colts	TBD

How to stream Houston Texans games

You'll need access to various streaming services to catch every Houston Texans game live this season. YouTube TV is an excellent starting point, offering a comprehensive package that includes CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN.

For out-of-market games, you can add NFL Sunday Ticket to your YouTube TV subscription for an extra fee, ensuring you never miss a game.

Given the Texans' diverse schedule, you'll also need other streaming platforms. Some games, such as the Texans vs. Bills matchup on November 20, 2025, will be exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video.

Watching the Houston Texans with YouTube TV

Watching the Houston Texans with Hulu

Watching the Houston Texans with Fubo

Watching the Houston Texans with DIRECTV Stream

Watching out-of-market games

Catching every game can be challenging for Texans fans living outside the local broadcast area.

Whether you're in another state or across the globe, there are several options to ensure you stay connected and can watch any out-of-market Houston Texans games:

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Bottom line

A combination of streaming services is key to ensuring you catch every Houston Texans game this season. Platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo offer access to major networks, including CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN, which cover most games.

For out-of-market matchups, adding NFL Sunday Ticket to your YouTube TV subscription is the best bet. This provides comprehensive coverage wherever you are.

Whether you're deep in the heart of Texas or cheering from afar, these streaming options will keep you connected to every play and dramatic moment of the Texans' season.