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- The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Houston Texans for an AFC Wild Card playoff game.
- The game is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET.
- Viewers can watch the game on ESPN or stream it on ESPN+ and NFL+.
- The Texans finished the season with a 12-5 record, while the Steelers finished 10-7.
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium to close out Wild Card weekend as the 2025 NFL season continues tonight with Monday Night Football on ESPN.
Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s matchup, how to watch the Steelers vs. the Texans, the NFL playoff schedule bracket, TV lineup and more.
What channel is Pittsburgh Steelers-Houston Texans game on Monday Night Football tonight, Jan. 12, 2026? How to watch AFC Wild Card NFL playoff game today live
The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers will air on ESPN Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
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What time does Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers game start on Monday Night Football tonight, Jan. 12, 2026? When is Steelers-Texans AFC Wild Card NFL playoff game today?
The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers will air on ESPN at 8:15 p.m. ET Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
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How to stream Steelers vs Texans game on Monday Night Football tonight, Jan. 12, 2026. Where to watch Texans-Steelers AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game today
The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers will stream on ESPN+ and NFL+ at 8:15 p.m. ET Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns
- Washington Commanders
- New Orleans Saints
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Cowboys
- Los Angeles Rams via Atlanta Falcons
- Baltimore Ravens
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts
- Detroit Lions
- Minnesota Vikings
- Carolina Panthers
- Dallas Cowboys via Green Bay Packers
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Cleveland Browns via Jacksonville Jaguars
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Playoffs −TBD)
- Chicago Bears (Playoffs −TBD)
- Buffalo Bills (Playoffs −TBD)
- San Francisco 49ers (Playoffs −TBD)
- Houston Texans (Playoffs −TBD)
- Los Angeles Rams (Playoffs −TBD)
- New England Patriots (Playoffs −TBD)
- Denver Broncos (Playoffs −TBD)
- Seattle Seahawks (Playoffs −TBD)
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