The Texans aim to topple the reigning two-time Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs, in a highly anticipated NFL Divisional Round showdown this Saturday.

The Chiefs, under the guidance of head coach Andy Reid, have established themselves as a modern dynasty, claiming three Super Bowl titles in the past five seasons and finishing as runners-up to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020 campaign. A loss at this stage would be a shocking upset, and the odds heavily favor the home team to advance.

Kansas City enters the game as the AFC’s top seed, boasting a formidable 15-2 record. One of their rare losses came in Week 18 when they fielded a second-string lineup, highlighting their strategic approach to postseason preparation. This season, the Chiefs have leaned more on resilience and efficiency than explosive dominance, consistently finding ways to edge out opponents in tightly contested games.

On the other side, the Texans captured the AFC South title with a 10-7 record. However, the division’s lack of depth underscores some of Houston’s shortcomings, especially when facing elite teams. Their season has been marred by inconsistency, making their challenge at Arrowhead Stadium a daunting one.

These teams last squared off in Week 16, where the Chiefs claimed a 27-19 victory at home. Many expect a similar outcome this time around, though the Texans come in with renewed energy following their emphatic 32-12 triumph over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round—arguably their best performance in recent memory.

While the Texans ride a wave of momentum, the Chiefs have had the luxury of a bye week to recuperate and refine their game plan. Expect Patrick Mahomes, supported by an arsenal of talent, to set the tone early as Kansas City looks to extend their reign and keep their championship aspirations alive.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Chiefs vs. Texans NFL playoff game, including TV channel and live stream options for the game. 

Where to watch Chiefs vs. Texans in UK: TV channel, live stream

Chiefs vs. Texans NFL playoff game will be available for live TV Broadcast on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK. Alternatively, a highly popular streaming choice is subscribing to NFL Game Pass via DAZN for comprehensive online coverage.

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Chiefs vs. Texans start time

• Date: Saturday, January 18
• Time: 9:30 p.m. GMT

Chiefs vs. Texans will kick off at 9:30 p.m. GMT on Saturday, January 18.

The game will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

NFL playoff schedule 2025

Every NFL game can be streamed live via DAZN NFL Game Pass.

Divisional round

Saturday, Jan. 18

Sunday, Jan. 19

Conference championships

Sunday, Jan. 26

Super Bowl 59

Sunday, Feb. 9

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