2026 Houston Texans Season Schedule
The Texans head into the 2026 NFL season with a balanced schedule featuring AFC South rivalries, several primetime games, and key matchups against top contenders from both conferences. Houston will face tough opponents such as the Bills, Bengals, Cowboys, Ravens, Steelers, and Eagles, while also taking on critical division games that could decide their playoff hopes. With an international game in London and multiple national TV appearances, Texans fans have plenty of big moments to watch this season.
Preseason
- Thu, Aug. 13 – vs. Los Angeles Chargers – 8:00 PM ET – Local
- Thu, Aug. 20 – vs. Las Vegas Raiders – 8:00 PM ET – ESPN
- Fri, Aug. 28 – at Carolina Panthers – 7:00 PM ET – Local
Regular Season
- Sun, Sep. 13 – vs. Buffalo Bills – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Sep. 20 – vs. Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Sep. 27 – at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Oct. 4 – vs. Dallas Cowboys – 1:00 PM ET – FOX
- Sun, Oct. 11 – at Tennessee Titans – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Oct. 18 – at Jacksonville Jaguars (London, England) – 9:30 AM ET – NFL Network
- Sun, Oct. 25 – vs. New York Giants – 1:00 PM ET – FOX
- Sun, Nov. 1 – BYE WEEK
- Sun, Nov. 8 – at Los Angeles Chargers – 4:05 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Nov. 15 – at Cleveland Browns – 1:00 PM ET – FOX
- Thu, Nov. 19 – vs. Indianapolis Colts – 8:15 PM ET – Prime Video
- Sun, Nov. 29 – vs. Baltimore Ravens – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Dec. 6 – at Pittsburgh Steelers – 8:20 PM ET – NBC/Peacock
- Sun, Dec. 13 – at Washington Commanders – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Dec. 20 – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Thu, Dec. 24 – at Philadelphia Eagles – 8:15 PM ET – Prime Video
- Mon, Jan. 4 – at Green Bay Packers – 8:15 PM ET – ESPN
- Sun, Jan. 10 – vs. Tennessee Titans – TV TBA
The Texans’ 2026 schedule features a mix of AFC South rivalries and high-profile matchups against elite teams across the league. With games against the Bills, Ravens, Steelers, Cowboys, and Eagles, plus an international appearance in London, Houston fans can expect a season full of key challenges and nationally televised spotlight games.
Note: This schedule is subject to change.