Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers: How to watch in the UK, TV channel, live stream, date, kick-off time and team news

The unique tradition of the Houston Texans kicking off the NFL playoffs continues as they host the Los Angeles Chargers at the NRG Stadium on Saturday.

Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers date, kick-off time and venue

Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers is scheduled to start at 21:30 GMT on Saturday 11th January 2025, and will take place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

How to watch Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers, TV channel and live stream

Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers is being shown on Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports UHDR in the UK.

It will also be available to stream via bet365's Sports Live Streaming service.

Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers head-to-head record and form

This will be only the 10th meeting between the two teams and the first to take place in the postseason.

The Texans topped the AFC South with a 10-7 record, while the Chargers flaunt the more superior win-loss ratio with 11 wins to finish second in the AFC West, behind the Kansas City Chiefs.

Houston Texans wins	3
Ties	0
Los Angeles Chargers wins	6

Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers season stats

Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud downed the Cleveland Browns in his first playoff appearance last season before the Texans were routed by the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional round.

The Chargers last reached the postseason two years ago where they surrendered a 27-point deficit to lose 31-30 to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

With a 6-3 record on the road, Los Angeles have fared impressively on their travels, while Houston's form deteriorated following injuries to key personnel, with the Texans finishing the regular season with five losses from nine matches.

Over the past five games, Justin Herbert had a 108.7 passer rating with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions, with rookie receiver Ladd McConkey a major threat with over 1,100 yards for the season.

Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers team news

Houston Texans team news and injuries

Houston have suffered with the loss of star wideouts Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell to season-ending injuries, while John Metchie III is questionable after returning to limited practice.

Jeff Okudah (concussion), Denico Autry (knee), Folorunso Fatukasi (ankle) and Jake Hansen (ankle) are all doubts for Saturday's contest.

Los Angeles Chargers team news and injuries

The Chargers designated Eli Apple to return from injured reserve and the cornerback participated in full practice on Wednesday.

Gus Edwards (ankle), JK Dobbins (ankle) and Trey Pipkins III (oblique) were all limited in practice, with Josh Palmer (foot), Quentin Johnston (thigh) and Ja'sir Taylor (oblique) all doubts for the Wild Card clash.