Houston Texans Schedule
2026 Season
2026 Texans Game Schedule
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Texans 2026 Schedule: Every Game, Date and Kickoff Time
The Houston Texans play 17 regular season games in 2026, the franchise's 25th season. Eight are at home at Reliant Stadium (formerly NRG Stadium) in Houston and nine are on the road, including one game in London. The season opens at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 13 at 12:00 PM CT on CBS. The bye falls in Week 8. Every kickoff time below is Central.
| Week | Date | Kickoff (CT) | Matchup | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sept 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | HOMETexans vs. Buffalo Bills | Reliant Stadium, Houston | CBS |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sept 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | HOMETexans vs. Cincinnati Bengals | Reliant Stadium, Houston | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sept 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | HOMETexans vs. Dallas Cowboys | Reliant Stadium, Houston | FOX |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium, Nashville | CBS |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18, 2026 | 8:30 AM CT | AWAYTexans at Jacksonville Jaguars | Wembley Stadium, London | NFL Network |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | HOMETexans vs. New York Giants | Reliant Stadium, Houston | FOX |
| Week 8 | Weekend of Nov 1, 2026 | No game | Bye week | No game | No game |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | 3:05 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | CBS |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland | FOX |
| Week 11 | Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 7:15 PM CT | HOMETexans vs. Indianapolis Colts | Reliant Stadium, Houston | Prime Video |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | HOMETexans vs. Baltimore Ravens | Reliant Stadium, Houston | CBS |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6, 2026 | 7:20 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh | NBC |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium, Landover | CBS |
| Week 15 | Sun, Dec 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | HOMETexans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Reliant Stadium, Houston | CBS |
| Week 16 | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | 7:15 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | Prime Video |
| Week 17 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 7:15 PM CT | AWAYTexans at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field, Green Bay | ESPN |
| Week 18 | Date TBD | TBD | HOMETexans vs. Tennessee Titans | Reliant Stadium, Houston | TBD |
Week 18 date, kickoff time and broadcast are set by the NFL after Week 17. Primetime games in Weeks 11 through 17 may move under NFL flexible scheduling.
Texans home game themes for 2026
Every Texans home game at Reliant Stadium carries a theme:
- Week 1 vs. Bills - Kickoff Game. Liberty White uniforms, every fan wears white.
- Week 2 vs. Bengals - International Day. Mariachi, culture and a themed team shop drop.
- Week 4 vs. Cowboys - 25th Season Game. Texans Legends return for the anniversary game.
- Week 7 vs. Giants - Battle Red Game. Wear red, limited Battle Red merchandise in the team shop.
- Week 11 vs. Colts - Rivalries Game. Debut of the NFL x Nike Rivalries uniforms on Thursday Night Football.
- Week 12 vs. Ravens - Salute to Service. Honoring military and first responders.
- Week 15 vs. Jaguars - Kids Day. BULLevard activities for kids and families with TORO.
- Week 18 vs. Titans - Space City Game. Houston's exploration and innovation game.
When is the Texans home opener in 2026?
The Texans open at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT at Reliant Stadium. It is both the season opener and the home opener, and it is the Kickoff Game theme.
Where do the Houston Texans play their home games?
The Texans play at Reliant Stadium, 1 NRG Parkway, Houston, TX 77054. The venue was named NRG Stadium from 2014 until August 2026, when it returned to its original name, Reliant Stadium, for the Texans' 25th season.
When is the Texans bye week in 2026?
Week 8, the weekend of November 1, 2026. The Texans play Week 7 against the Giants on October 25 and return in Week 9 at the Chargers on November 8.
How many primetime games do the Texans have in 2026?
Four. Thursday Night Football at home against the Colts in Week 11 and on the road at the Eagles in Week 16, Sunday Night Football at the Steelers in Week 13, and Monday Night Football at the Packers in Week 17.
Do the Texans play internationally in 2026?
Yes. The Texans face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM CT on NFL Network, as part of the NFL International Series.
What channel are the Texans on in 2026?
CBS carries eight games, FOX carries three, Prime Video carries two Thursday night games, and NBC and ESPN carry one each. The Week 6 London game is on NFL Network. Week 18 has not been assigned a network yet.
Where can I buy official Texans tickets?
Single-game tickets for every 2026 home game are on sale now through Ticketmaster, the official ticket marketplace of the Houston Texans. Buying through the official marketplace guarantees valid, transferable tickets with no third party resale markup.
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