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Quick Answer: Fans can watch the Texans vs. Ravens playoff game online with a free trial to DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.
The Baltimore Ravens will host the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium today for the first AFC divisional round game of the 2024 playoffs. After taking the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the Ravens have had two weeks of rest since their Jan. 6 loss to Pittsburgh. The Texans, on the other hand, are riding high after demolishing the Cleveland Browns 45-14 in the wild-card round.
If you’re looking to watch the playoff game live today, read on. Below, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to watch the Texans vs. Ravens game, even if you don’t have cable.
How to Watch the Texans vs. Ravens Playoff Game Without Cable
Today’s Texans vs. Ravens divisional round game will air live on ABC and ESPN. If you’ve cut the cord on cable, you can catch the game using any live TV streaming service that carries ABC or ESPN. Here are some of our favorite live TV streaming services, including a couple that offer free trials.
Stream Texans vs. Ravens on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream’s most affordable package, the Entertainment plan, gets you livestreams of ESPN and other 75 other popular channels. DirecTV Stream Entertainment starts with a five-day free trial and then costs $79.99 a month. (If you want ABC and other local channels, you can upgrade to the Choice package for $108.99 a month).
Stream Texans vs. Ravens on fuboTV
fuboTV carries ESPN and ABC in all of its packages — the most affordable being the $79.99-a-month Pro plan. The Pro package gets you more than 180 channels in total and starts with a free trial.
Stream Texans vs. Ravens on Sling
If you’re looking for a leaner live TV streaming service that costs less, check out Sling. Its Orange package carries 32 channels, including ESPN, and it starts at just $40 a month. Better yet, Sling is running a deal right now that slashes $25 off your first month’s bill, bringing it down to just $15.
Stream Texans vs. Ravens on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is a great option for anyone looking to streamline their cord-cutter setup. With 90 live TV channels, Hulu (on-demand), Disney+, and ESPN+, it’s the closest thing we have to an all-in-one streaming service. Plus, all of this costs just $76.99 a month, which isn’t too bad considering how much you’re getting. But the one drawback is that there’s no free trial to test drive the service.
Stream the Texans vs. Ravens Playoff Game for Free
Want to watch the Texans vs. Ravens playoff game for free? You’re in luck. Using the free trials from DirecTV Stream or fuboTV, you can legally get a free Texans vs. Ravens livestream. To do this, just sign up for one of the free trials, enjoy the game, and be sure to cancel the trial before it ends to avoid paying.
When is the Texans vs. Ravens Playoff Game? 2024 Date, Start Time
The Texans vs. Ravens divisional round game is happening today, Saturday, Jan. 20. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT.
Texans vs. Ravens Playoff Game Odds, Prediction
As the No. 1 team in the AFC, the Ravens are expected to beat the Texans and move on to the AFC Championship game. As of writing, Vegas has Baltimore to win with a 9.5-point spread and a -480 moneyline against Houston’s +370.
The teams last met in Week 1 — also in Baltimore — when the Ravens won 25-9. But the Texans have improved markedly since that first-week matchup, and they’re no doubt feeling energized after a three-game win streak and a massive 45-14 victory over the Browns.
2024 NFL Playoffs Schedule
The NFL playoffs are now in the divisional round, which lasts Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 20 and 21. Here’s the schedule for the next rounds of play (times in ET):
Divisional Round
Saturday, Jan. 20
(4) Texans at (1) Ravens, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)
(7) Packers at (1) 49ers, 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Sunday, Jan. 21
(4) Buccaneers at (3) Lions, 3 p.m. ET (NBC)
(3) Chiefs at (2) Bills, 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
Championship Sunday
Sunday, Jan. 28
AFC Championship, 3 p.m. ET (CBS)
NFC Championship, 6:30 p.m. ET (Fox)
Super Bowl LVIII
Sunday, Feb. 11
AFC vs. NFC in Las Vegas, 6:30 p.m. ET
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