Where to Watch the Houston Texans in Austin, TX
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Houston Texans fans in Austin, TX are in a great position when it comes to catching every game! Unlike fans closer to Houston, you are considered out-of-market, meaning you will not face any local blackout restrictions on any streaming service. This opens up a wide array of options to stream every Texans matchup. For Thursday Night Football, Amazon Prime Video is your go-to. Sunday Night Football is exclusively on Peacock, while Monday Night Football airs on ESPN and ABC. For Sunday afternoon games, you'll find them on CBS and FOX, accessible through live TV streaming services or an antenna. Additionally, NFL+ offers live local and primetime games on mobile devices. With no blackouts to worry about, you have the flexibility to choose the best streaming solution for your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Houston Texans in Austin?
As an out-of-market fan in Austin, you have excellent options without blackout restrictions. You can watch Texans games on Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football, Peacock for Sunday Night Football, and ESPN/ABC for Monday Night Football. For Sunday afternoon games, local CBS and FOX affiliates will carry them, accessible via live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DIRECTV Stream, or with a digital antenna. NFL+ also provides live local and primetime games on mobile devices.
What channel is the Houston Texans game on tonight?
The specific channel or streaming service for tonight's Houston Texans game depends on the day and time. Thursday Night Football is on Amazon Prime Video, Sunday Night Football is on Peacock, and Monday Night Football is on ESPN/ABC. For Sunday afternoon games, it will be on either CBS or FOX. GridCast provides real-time broadcast information for every game, so you can check our site for the exact channel and streaming platform as soon as it's announced.
Can I watch Houston Texans games for free in Austin?
Yes, there are some ways to watch Houston Texans games for free in Austin. If you have a digital antenna, you can pick up over-the-air broadcasts from your local CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates for Sunday afternoon and Sunday Night Football games. Many live TV streaming services offer free trials (e.g., YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV), which you can use strategically to catch games. Peacock also offers a free tier that sometimes includes portions of Sunday Night Football, though the full game typically requires a premium subscription.
Are Houston Texans games blacked out in Austin?
No, Houston Texans games are NOT blacked out in Austin. Austin is considered an out-of-market area for the Houston Texans, which means you will not experience any local blackout restrictions on any streaming service. This gives you full access to all available broadcast and streaming options for every Texans game.