The Houston Texans and New England Patriots meet Sunday in the AFC Divisional Round, looking to advance to the AFC Championship Game. With both teams entering on notable late‑season momentum, fans will have several ways to follow the action. Here is everything you need to know to listen to the matchup on the radio.
Radio Stations for Houston Texans-New England Patriots Game
Both teams will have their full radio crews on the call, giving fans the option to hear the game from each club’s perspective. This setup ensures listeners can choose the broadcast style that best matches how they follow big postseason matchups. A national feed will also be available on SiriusXM Satellite Radio for listeners who prefer a broader, neutral broadcast.
Houston Texans Radio
The Texans Radio Network will have the game on SportsRadio 610 AM (KILT)Â in Houston, along with affiliates across Texas. The broadcast features the team’s regular play-by-play crew and analysts throughout the postseason. Fans listening locally will hear the familiar voices that have carried Texans games all year.
New England Patriots Radio
For Patriots fans, the game will air on 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM)Â and on the Patriots Radio Network throughout New England. The station’s established broadcast team will handle play-by-play and analysis for the road matchup, providing listeners with the whole New England perspective.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
On SiriusXM NFL Radio, the national broadcast will air on Channel 88. The Texans and Patriots team broadcasts will also be available on their respective channels, with Houston on Channel 226 and New England on Channel 225. A Spanish-language feed is available on Channel 227Â for listeners who prefer it.
Texans-Patriots Game Preview
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- TV: ESPN
ESPN will have Joe Buck on play-by-play, with three-time Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman providing analysis. Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge will report from the sidelines throughout the game.
The Texans and Patriots enter the AFC Divisional Round with a clear path to Super Bowl 60, as the winner will travel to face the injury-riddled Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Denver secured home-field advantage behind a strong defense and steady quarterback play throughout the season, positioning itself as one of the conference’s most consistent teams.
However, the Broncos now face significant uncertainty under center. Second-year quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending injury in the final moments of Denver’s 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, forcing veteran Jarrett Stidham into the starting role for the remainder of the postseason.
That development raises the stakes even further for Sunday’s Divisional Round clash at Gillette Stadium, with the winner gaining the inside track toward claiming the AFC crown.
