The 2026 Houston Texans Schedule opens with three preseason games in August before a 17-game regular season that includes an international game in London against Jacksonville, home matchups against Buffalo, Cincinnati, Dallas, New York Giants, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Jacksonville, and Tennessee — plus a Christmas Eve road game at Philadelphia.
2026 Houston Texans Preseason Schedule
2026 Houston Texans Schedule
Strong Home Start and Early AFC South Games
The 2026 Houston Texans Football Schedule begins with back-to-back home games against Buffalo and Cincinnati. Houston then travels to Indianapolis before hosting Dallas in a high-profile interconference matchup.
London International Game and Mid-Season Stretch
The Texans face Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium in London on October 18 — one of the international highlights of the season. After the bye, Houston hosts Indianapolis on Thursday Night Football and Baltimore later in November.
Houston Texans Home Games 2026
The Houston Texans home games 2026 at Reliant Stadium include:
- Buffalo Bills (Sep 13)
- Cincinnati Bengals (Sep 20)
- Dallas Cowboys (Oct 4)
- New York Giants (Oct 25)
- Indianapolis Colts (Nov 19)
- Baltimore Ravens (Nov 29)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Dec 20)
- Tennessee Titans (Jan 9/10)
Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts 2026
Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts 2026 is played twice. The Texans travel to Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, then host the Colts on Thursday Night Football November 19 at Reliant Stadium.
Houston Texans Bye Week 2026
The Houston Texans bye week 2026 falls on Sunday, November 1 — a well-placed mid-season rest after the London international game and before a demanding stretch of primetime and road contests.
FAQ
When do the Houston Texans open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Houston Texans Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting Buffalo at Reliant Stadium at 1:00 pm ET on CBS.
What are the Houston Texans home games in 2026?
The Houston Texans home games 2026 at Reliant Stadium include Buffalo (Sep 13), Cincinnati (Sep 20), Dallas (Oct 4), New York Giants (Oct 25), Indianapolis (Nov 19), Baltimore (Nov 29), Jacksonville (Dec 20), and Tennessee (Jan 9/10).
When do the Houston Texans play the Indianapolis Colts in 2026?
Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts 2026 is played twice — traveling to Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, then hosting the Colts on Thursday Night Football November 19 at Reliant Stadium.
When is the Houston Texans bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Houston Texans Football Schedule falls on Sunday, November 1.
