Where to watch Texans preseason games 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for Houston
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The Houston Texans enter the 2026 preseason boasting one of the premier defenses in the NFL after allowing a league-low 17.2 points and 277.2 yards per game in 2025.
With every key defensive player returning, the pressure shifts to quarterback C.J. Stroud and the offense to elevate their scoring output beyond 24 points per game.
Stroud leads a talented backfield and receiving group entering a pivotal season for his own long-term extension talks. David Montgomery joins second-year running back Woody Marks after an offseason trade from the Lions, while Tank Dell returns to join Nico Collins out wide.
On defense, the edge duo of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter remain a top-tier pass-rush unit offenses will always need to account for on a play-to-play basis.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch every Texans preseason game in 2026.
Where to watch Texans preseason games 2026
- TV channels: ABC13 Houston (local), ESPN (national)
- Live streams:fubo
The Texans’ first and third preseason games will air locally on ABC13 Houston, while the second preseason game will air nationally on ESPN.
Fans can also stream all of the Houston Texans’ 2026 preseason games live on fubo.
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Houston Texans preseason schedule 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | vs. Chargers | 8 p.m. | ABC13 Houston, fubo |
| Thursday, Aug. 20 | vs. Raiders | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fubo |
| Friday, Aug. 28 | at Panthers | 7 p.m. | ABC13 Houston, fubo |
Houston Texans 2026 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Watch |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | at Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | vs. Cowboys | 1 p.m. | Fox, fubo |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | vs. Jaguars | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network, fubo |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, fubo |
| 8 | BYE | BYE | BYE | BYE |
| 9 | Sunday, No. 8 | at Chargers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox, fubo |
| 11 | Thursday, Nov. 19 | vs. Colts | 8:20 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | at Steelers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, fubo |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | at Commanders | 1 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS, fubo |
| 16 | Thursday, Dec. 24 | at Eagles (Christmas) | 8:20 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 17 | Monday, Jan. 4 | at Packers | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, fubo |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Titans | TBD | TBD |
