H-TOWN, THE WAIT IS OVER — the official kickoff time for the Houston Texans’ 2026 Week 1 AFC showdown against the Buffalo Bills has been locked in!
The Houston Texans will host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Reliant Stadium, with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Central Time on CBS. The venue, formerly known as NRG Stadium, is listed under its restored Reliant Stadium name for the 2026 season.
For Texans supporters, C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans are ready to kick off the franchise’s 25th season in style.
Texans vs. Bills Week 1 Game Information
- Matchup: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans
- Week: NFL Week 1
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Kickoff Time: 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas
- TV Channel: CBS — Houston-area broadcast on KHOU 11.
Defending Home Turf in H-Town
Reliant Stadium will be electric as Houston begins its division title push.
Opening at home against Buffalo gives Houston a chance to make an immediate statement in the AFC. This is not a division matchup, but it is an opportunity to set the tone for the season in front of the home crowd.
What Time Should Texans and Bills Fans Tune In?
12:00 p.m. Central Time in Houston / 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time in Buffalo on CBS. Houston-area fans can catch the action on KHOU 11.
One Date H-Town Can Circle
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET | CBS | Reliant Stadium.
Fan Quote
Original fan quote—not a player or coach statement:
“H-Town, this is our house. Buffalo is coming, the crowd is ready, and every snap is a chance to set the tone. Let’s make Week 1 loud.”
Let’s go, H-Town!
