It is officially the 2026 offseason, and the "Steel City" draft in Pittsburgh is officially in the books. The energy in H-Town is vibrating at a level we haven’t seen since the franchise's inception. After watching over 800,000 fans take over the North Shore of Pittsburgh for the draft, the Houston Texans emerged as one of the weekend's most strategic winners, continuing their aggressive build around a championship-caliber core.
This is the dawn of a "Legacy" era for the Deep Steel Blue. With DeMeco Ryans entering his fourth season as head coach, the focus is now on final refinements. After a 2025 campaign that proved the Texans are a permanent fixture in the AFC elite, GM Nick Caserio used the draft to fortify the interior and ensure that franchise QB C.J. Stroud has the cleanest pockets in the league.
How to Get Texans Tickets for the 2026 Season
NRG Stadium is preparing for unprecedented local demand following a spectacular 12-win campaign. With the full schedule release officially finalized on Thursday, May 14, 2026, ticket portals are bracing for a continuous wave of fans looking to lock in their spots.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets go live on Ticketmaster immediately following the NFL's official schedule release on May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- International Series: Take note—the Texans will travel to London in Week 6 to face the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026.
- Mobile Entry: NRG Stadium is a strictly digital venue. You must use the Houston Texans app to access your tickets; paper tickets and screenshots will not be accepted at the gate.
- Secondary Market: For high-stakes matchups against the Cowboys or the Ravens, check SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan marketplace of the Texans.
Houston Texans Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 13 | Buffalo Bills | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
2 | Sept 20 | Cincinnati Bengals | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
3 | Sept 27 | @ Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
4 | Oct 4 | Dallas Cowboys | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
5 | Oct 11 | @ Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
6 | Oct 18 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | Wembley Stadium (London) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
7 | Oct 25 | New York Giants | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
8 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
9 | Nov 8 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | 4:05 PM | CBS |
10 | Nov 15 | @ Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM | CBS |
11 | Nov 19 | Indianapolis Colts (TNF) | NRG Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
12 | Nov 29 | Baltimore Ravens | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
13 | Dec 6 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers (SNF) | Acrisure Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
14 | Dec 13 | @ Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
15 | Dec 20 | Jacksonville Jaguars | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
16 | Dec 24 | @ Philadelphia Eagles (Thursday) | Lincoln Financial Field | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
17 | Jan 4 | @ Green Bay Packers (MNF) | Lambeau Field | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
18 | Jan 10 | Tennessee Titans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
How to Watch the Texans in 2026
- Local/National:CBS (KHOU-11) remains the primary home for the Texans. FOX (KRIV-26) will carry NFC matchups, while NBC (KPRC-2) will host Sunday Night Football.
- Thursday Night:Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for all TNF games.
- Holiday Special: Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday. Netflix will exclusively stream the NFL's holiday games this year.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo covers all local Houston affiliates (KHOU, KRIV, KPRC, KTRK) and the NFL Network.
- Pro Tip: If you're a member of a "Texans Bull Pen" outside of Texas, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the only way to see every snap. If you're traveling, use NordVPN set to Houston to access your local KHOU/CBS stream via your mobile apps.
Every Pick, Every Impact: 2026 Texans Draft Highlights
The Texans were tactical in Pittsburgh, moving up in the first round to secure their top target and finishing the weekend with a class built on "grit and speed."
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
1 | 26 | Keylan Rutledge | G | Georgia Tech |
2 | 58 | Kayden McDonald | DT | Ohio State |
3 | 90 | Marlin Klein | TE | Michigan |
4 | 122 | Febechi Nwaiwu | G | Oklahoma |
5 | 154 | Wade Woodaz | LB | Clemson |
Draft Analysis:
- The Trench Warrior: The Texans traded up two slots to secure Keylan Rutledge (#26). Standing at 6'5", Rutledge was PFF's highest-graded pass-blocking guard in the ACC and is expected to start immediately, providing elite protection for C.J. Stroud.
- Defensive Reinforcements:Kayden McDonald (#58) adds massive interior size to DeMeco Ryans' 4-3 scheme. The Ohio State product is a "gap-eater" who will free up Will Anderson Jr. on the edge.
- Value Late: The selection of Aiden Fisher (#243) in the 7th round has analysts buzzing. The Indiana linebacker is a tackling machine who is expected to be a core special teams contributor and defensive depth piece from Day 1.
Houston Texans: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season confirmed the Texans' status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Houston finished with a dominant 12–5 record, securing their second consecutive double-digit win season under Ryans. While the season ended in a tough Divisional Round loss to the Patriots, the Wild Card dismantling of the Steelers proved the Texans' core is ready for the brightest lights.
Week | Opponent | Result | Record |
W1–W18 | Regular Season | 12–5 | 2nd in AFC South |
WC | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | W, 30–6 | — |
DIV | @ New England Patriots | L, 16–28 | Divisional Exit |
Defense | Season Stat | 17.4 PPG | 2nd in NFL |