The NFL preseason is officially underway and the Houston Texans are back in action tonight. After Houston lost the Hall of Fame Game to the Chicago Bears last Thursday, they now face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. This preseason game will be the 2024 debut for the Steelers with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Watch Today’s Game on Sling TV
Today will be the first time the Texans’ starting offense and defense will play in a preseason game. This will also be the first time Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud and All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs will play together after the Texans acquired Diggs from the Buffalo Bills in April. Will Houston claim their first win of the preseason?
Here is everything to know about how to watch the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game today, including the TV channel and best livestream options.
How to Watch the Texans vs. Steelers Game Without Cable
The Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers preseason game will be broadcast on NFL Network. If you don’t have cable, you can stream the NFL Preseason Week 1 game on Sling TV.
The most cost-effective way to watch today’s game is through Sling TV as you’ll also be able to watch all 21 NFL preseason games for the lowest price. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Blue package with NFL Network down to just $22.50 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30.
Stream the NFL on Sling TV
Stream the NFL on Sling TV
With its Orange + Blue Tier plan, Sling TV offers access to local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available), plus ESPN and NFL Network. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month of Sling TV for just $30.
Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the Texans at Steelers matchup if you’re not home to watch it live.
How to Watch the Texans vs. Steelers Game Online for Free
With Fubo’s sports-focused live TV streaming service, you’ll have nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the NFL preseason and regular season. Every game broadcast nationally or on NFL Network will also be available to stream on FuboTV, which comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.
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What time is the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game?
The 2024 NFL preseason battle between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers is set to kick off Friday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT).
What channel is the Texans vs. Steelers game on today?
The Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers game will air live from Acrisure Stadium on NFL Network today.
Key dates for the 2024 NFL season
Here are all the important dates football fans will want to mark in their calendar for the NFL preseason and NFL regular season.
August 1: Hall of Fame Game
August 1-4: Hall of Fame Weekend
August 8-11: First Preseason Weekend
August 15-18: Second Preseason Weekend
August 22-25: Third Preseason Weekend
September 1: Final Day of Preseason Training Camps
September 5: First Week of Regular Season Games
September 5-6 and September 8-9: Kickoff Weekend
September 6: NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena in Brazil (Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles)
October 6: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings)
October 13:Â NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears)
October 15-16: Fall League Meeting
October 20: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium in London (New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
November 10:Â NFL International Game at Allianz Arena in Germany (New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers)
December 10-11: Special Leage Meeting
January 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
January 30: East-West Shrine Bowl
February 1: Senior Bowl
February 2: Pro Bowl Games
February 9: Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
February 24 to March 3: NFL Scouting Combine
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