The Texans and the Chiefs kick off this weekend’s NFL action — here’s how to watch the game online
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The No. 4 Houston Texans are headed to Arrowhead Stadium today to face the NFL playoffs’ No. 1 seed, the Kansas City Chiefs. The Texans (10-7) advanced to this weekend’s divisional round after a decisive 32-12 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card. The Chiefs (15-2) will be well-rested after a bye and hungry to secure the NFL’s first-ever three-peat.
At a Glance: How to Watch Chiefs vs. Texans Game
Still figuring out how to livestream today’s Chiefs vs. Texans game? Read on. Below is a quick guide on how to livestream the Chiefs vs. Texans game without cable, including options with free trials.
How to Watch Chiefs vs. Texans Playoff Game Online
This weekend’s Chiefs vs. Texans game airs on ESPN and ABC. If you don’t have cable, you can livestream the Chiefs vs. Texans game using any cable streaming service that carries one of those channels. Here are some of our favorites.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers every channel you’ll need to watch NFL playoff games in 2025. Their best offering is the MySports package (still in beta), which offers 25+ live sports channels for just $49.99 a month for your first three months and $69.99 a month after that. Like all of DirecTV Stream’s plans, you get a five-day free trial to start.
Fubo
Another great cable streaming solution is Fubo, which carries ESPN and ABC for streams of the Chiefs vs. Texans game today. Get a seven-day free trial to start, before payment kicks in at $79.99 a month.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also watch the Chiefs vs. Texans game with Hulu + Live TV. This streamer starts with a three-day free trial and plans start at $81.99 a month after that. For just a dollar more, you can get a plan that includes ESPN+ and Disney+ as well.
Sling
A more affordable cable streaming solution is Sling, which has live TV packages starting at $45.99 a month. Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, but you can get 50% off your first month with the streamer’s current deal.
Chiefs vs. Texans Game Date, Start Time
The Chiefs vs. Texans divisional round game is happening today, Saturday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Chiefs vs. Texans Odds
As the No. 1 seed and two-time reigning champs, the Chiefs are (unsurprisingly) the favorite to win today. The spread is a hefty 8.5 points.
