Colts and Texans Set for Week 3 NFL Showdown in 2026
A live NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans, scheduled for Week 3 on September 27, 2026.

Indianapolis, IN, September 27, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has scheduled a regular season matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans. The game is slated to take place during Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.
Fans can mark their calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, when the two AFC South rivals are set to meet on the field. The specific broadcast details and kickoff time for this contest were not immediately available at the time of this report. This annual fixture is often a key date for both franchises as they navigate their divisional schedules.
The Indianapolis Colts, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Houston Texans, representing Houston, Texas, have a long-standing rivalry within the AFC South division. Games between these two teams typically generate significant interest from their respective fan bases, contributing to the competitive landscape of the league.
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, further details regarding game-day operations, player rosters, and coaching strategies will emerge. The league’s schedule is designed to create compelling matchups throughout the season, and this Colts-Texans game is positioned as one of the early-season encounters.
The exact venue for the game, whether it will be hosted by the Colts at their home stadium or by the Texans at their home field, has not been specified in the initial announcement. NFL scheduling committees determine the home and away assignments years in advance, balancing competitive fairness and fan engagement across the league.
This matchup is part of the broader NFL 2026 season schedule, which will feature a full slate of games across multiple weekends, culminating in the playoffs and Super Bowl LXI. More information regarding the full 2026 NFL schedule, including this specific game, is expected to be released by the league office closer to the season’s start.
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