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How to Watch Steelers vs Texans: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – NFL Playoffs Wild Card Round

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The AFC Wild Card round concludes with an intriguing clash as the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the Houston Texans to Acrisure Stadium for a Monday night primetime showdown.

Pittsburgh’s storied franchise, known for its blue-collar identity and Super Bowl wins, looks to extend its proud postseason tradition in front of their passionate home crowd. With a 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers, they home to bring home another Super Bowl title, but can they do it?

In contrast, Houston arrives to Pittsburgh as the best defensive team in the NFL statistically, fueled by young talent and innovative coaching. The Texans’ explosive playmakers and aggressive approach have turned heads all season, making them a formidable road challenge.

This marks the first playoff meeting between these franchises, adding fresh excitement to the postseason slate. With frigid January weather likely in Pittsburgh, both teams prepare for a hard-hitting battle where execution, toughness, and coaching adjustments will decide who advances to the divisional round.

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Steelers vs Texans Game Details

Here are all the game details for AFC Wild Card Round matchup between the Steelers vs Texans, on Monday Night Football.

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m ET
Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh
TV Channel (U.S.): ABC, ESPN, ESPN2
Primary Live Stream (U.S.): NFL+, Fubo.

How to Watch Steelers vs Texans on?

What Channel is Steelers vs Patriots on?

Being a Monday Night Football game, the Steelers vs Texans AFC Wild Card round matchup will be telecast on ABC or ESPN. The game will be televised on national television in the prime-time slot.

How can I stream Steelers vs Texans live?

NFL+
YouTube TV
Fubo

The game can also be streamed live on NFL+, YouTube TV, Fubo. Viewers watching on mobile or tablet can watch the game on NFL+ as well.

Can I watch Steelers vs Texans for free (legally)?

There are ways to watch games for free legally. The most ideal way to watch via live-tv stream are Fubo, YouTube TV, and NFL+, which may or may not have free trails for new users.

Radio, Audio & Team Apps

You can also tune in to Steelers’s game against Texans on the radio through the following options listed below.

Steelers Audio Network – Game coverage begins at 8:15 p.m. ET.
If you are in Pittsburgh area, fans can listen locally on WDVE 102.5 FM & WBGG 970 AM. – Steelers
The game broadcast is also carried on Steelers Nation Radio (SNR). SNR is streamed on Steelers’ official home page and the official Steelers Mobile app. – Steelers

Texans fans can tune in to SportsRadio 610 AM, The Bull 100.3 FM, Audacy app, or Texans official app – Texans

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Steelers vs Texans Prediction

In this AFC Wild Card clash, the surging Houston Texans (winner of nine straight) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers, backed by veteran Aaron Rodgers and a defense that stumbled all season long. Houston’s elite No.1 ranked defense stifles opponents, while C.J. Stroud’s efficient attack could exploit Pittsburgh’s middling offense (26th in total offense).

Despite home-field advantage and Tomlin’s playoff pedigree, the Texans’ momentum and physicality prove too much in a low-scoring grinder.

Prediction: Houston Texans wins

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