Houston Texans Schedule 2026 is here! CJ Stroud and the Texans enter 2026 as one of the most exciting teams in the AFC South. Here is everything you need to know about the Texans’ complete 2026 schedule, key matchups, and what to expect this season.
Houston Texans 2026 Full Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs Indianapolis Colts | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 2 | Sep 20 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 4 | Oct 4 | @ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 5 | Oct 11 | vs Buffalo Bills | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | @ Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs Baltimore Ravens | NRG Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 9 | Nov 8 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | @ Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | vs Tennessee Titans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | @ Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | vs New England Patriots | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | @ Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 9/10 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | NRG Stadium | TBD |
Key Matchups to Watch — Houston Texans
Week 2 — @ Kansas City Chiefs
One of the toughest tests of the season comes early — a trip to Arrowhead Stadium to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. CJ Stroud will need to be at his best against one of the NFL’s elite defenses in what promises to be a must-watch primetime matchup.
Week 7 — vs Baltimore Ravens
The rematch everyone wanted — Houston hosts the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium in Week 7. After their Christmas Day clash in 2025, this game will have major playoff seeding implications for both AFC powerhouses.
Week 5 — vs Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen and the Bills come to Houston in Week 5 in what could be a preview of a future AFC playoff matchup. NRG Stadium will be rocking for this one as two of the AFC’s most dangerous offenses clash in a game with huge implications.
Houston Texans Home Games 2026
The Texans play 9 home games at NRG Stadium in Houston in 2026. Key home matchups include the Buffalo Bills (Week 5), Baltimore Ravens (Week 7), Cincinnati Bengals (Week 10), and Pittsburgh Steelers (Week 16). Texans fans will have plenty of exciting football to enjoy at NRG Stadium this season.
Houston Texans Bye Week 2026
The Houston Texans have their bye week in Week 8 — November 1, 2026. This early bye gives the Texans time to rest and recover before a tough second half of the season that includes multiple AFC playoff contenders.
Can the Texans Make the Playoffs in 2026?
With CJ Stroud continuing to develop as one of the NFL’s top young quarterbacks, the Houston Texans are genuine AFC South favorites heading into 2026. Their schedule features some tough early tests against the Chiefs and Ravens, but the Texans have the talent to compete with anyone in the AFC. A playoff berth is very much on the cards for Houston in 2026.
FAQ — Houston Texans 2026 Schedule
Q: When is the Houston Texans’ first game in 2026?
A: The Texans open their 2026 season at home against the Indianapolis Colts on September 13 at NRG Stadium.
Q: When is the Texans bye week in 2026?
A: The Houston Texans have their bye week in Week 8 — November 1, 2026.
Q: What is the Texans’ toughest game in 2026?
A: The Week 2 road trip to face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium is arguably the toughest test on the schedule.
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