How to watch Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs online

Our guide to watching Saturday's playoff action.
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TL;DR: Live stream Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.


NFL playoffs include a massive matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. Both teams are atop their divisions. The Texans have a record of 10-7 in AFC South and the Chiefs have a record of 15-2 in AFC West.

The two teams last played on Dec. 21, when the Chiefs beat the Texans 27-19. The Chiefs have a very high chance of winning the game, which you can stream live.


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When is Texans vs. Chiefs?

Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs takes place at 4:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 18. The two teams will face off at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

The game will air on ESPN and ABC, where Joe Buck is expected to do the play-by-play and Troy Aikman Will be the analyst.

How to stream Texans vs. Chiefs

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Texans vs. Chiefs:

Most live sport: YouTube TV

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Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (including other NFL fixtures).

YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and the NFL Network.

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

Most popular: Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV offers three plans that support ESPN+. The lowest plan that includes ESPN+ is $82.99 per month. To stream more networks without ads, such as Disney+, you can also choose a plan that's $87.99 per month or $95.99 per month.

Hulu + Live TV's sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, ESPN, BTN, FOX, FS1, CBS, ACC Network, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Texans vs. Chiefs from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Texans vs. Chiefs from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch Texans vs. Chiefs from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Lily Hartman

I am a freelance reporter from New Hampshire. My work has been published in the Boston Globe, Yahoo! Inc., iFIT Health and Fitness, Mt Washington Valley Vibe, USA Today, RVLock, and more. In my free time, you’ll find me climbing mountains, lifting weights, and doing yoga. My passion for outdoor recreation and movement inspired me to start my own health and adventure blog, Limitless With Lily.

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