Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers: How to watch today’s NFL game, channel, streaming info and more

The Los Angeles Chargers are 11-4 after defeating the Dallas Cowboys last weekend (and dashing the Cowboys’ playoff hopes in the process), this week, they’ll host the 10-5 Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium for an AFC matchup. The Texans, who defeated the Las Vegas Raiders last week (in a game that was much closer than anyone expected) are still trying to secure their playoff spot. With the 11-4 Jacksonville Jaguars leading their division, it’ll be a tight race to the postseason.

The Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers game kicks off on the NFL Network. Here’s how you can tune in to this NFL game, and find out about the rest of the Week 17 games.

How to watch the Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers:

Date: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025

Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

Location: SoFi Stadium

TV channel: NFL Network

Streaming: NFL+, Fubo, DirecTV and more

When is the Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers game?

The Texans vs. Chargers game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 27.

Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers game channel:

The Texans vs. Chargers game will air on NFL Network.

How to watch the Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers game without cable:

NFL Week 17 schedule:

All times Eastern.

Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

Cowboys vs. Commanders: 1 p.m. (Netflix)
Lions vs. Vikings: 4:30 p.m. (Netflix)

Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025

Ravens vs. Packers: 8:00 p.m. (Peacock)

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025

Steelers vs. Browns: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Patriots vs. Jets: 1:00 p.m.(FOX)
Seahawks vs. Panthers: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Cardinals vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Jaguars vs. Colts: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Buccaneers vs. Dolphins: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Saints vs. Titans: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Eagles vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Giants vs. Raiders: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
Bears vs. 49ers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

Rams vs. Falcons: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

How to watch NFL games in 2025:

Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular-season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.

When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+ and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that’s not counting your local RSN’s for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription to the mix. And we can’t forget about Fox One, Fox’s first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don’t already have access to it).

Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.

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