2026 Home Game Themes and Schedule
The Houston Texans will open their 2026 home slate on Sunday, September 13, when they welcome the Buffalo Bills for a Kickoff game presented by Hyundai. The season will feature eight regular‑season home contests at Reliant Stadium, complemented by two preseason games also held at the venue.
Week 4 will see the team celebrate its 25th anniversary with a showdown against the Dallas Cowboys, a game that will also mark the debut of the new Rivalries uniforms. The uniforms will first appear in a nationally televised Thursday Night Football matchup on November 19 against the Indianapolis Colts, branded as the Rivalries game presented by Bud Light.
Throughout the season the club will highlight a series of fan‑focused themes, including International Day with the Cincinnati Bengals on September 20, presented by Kroger, and Battle Red Game against the New York Giants on October 25, sponsored by Mattress Firm. Additional special events include a Salute to Service game against the Baltimore Ravens on November 29, backed by Chevron, and Kids Day versus the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 20, presented by Texas Children's.
The schedule also features primetime matchups such as the Thursday Night Football clash with the Colts in Week 11 and a final Space City game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18, supported by Ticketmaster. Each event underscores the Texans’ commitment to community engagement and local partnerships across Houston.
The announcements reflect the franchise’s strategy to blend competitive play with community outreach, leveraging high‑profile sponsors and themed events to deepen fan involvement throughout the 2026 season.