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The 2025 NFL playoffs are about to begin as the Houston Texans host the Los Angeles Chargers on CBS and Paramount+!

Today’s game is a battle between two evenly matched teams. The Texans (10-7) finished the season atop the AFC South while the Chargers rode a three-game winning streak to end their 24-25 regular season campaign at 11-6.

If you’re watching today’s matchup with your kids, Nickelodeon is offering an alternate slime-filled telecast featuring SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. Just like last year, this special presentation will take place in Bikini Bottom and feature enhanced Nick-ified graphics, advanced augmented reality, and appearances by a medley of fan-favorite characters, including Megatron, Optimus Prime, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Chuckie and Tommy from Rugrats.

Here’s how to watch all the fun live online.

What Time Is The Chargers-Texans Game On Today?

The Texans/Chargers game starts today (January 11) at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS, Paramount+, NFL+, and Nickelodeon.

Where To Watch The Chargers-Texans Game Live Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the Chargers-Texans matchup live on CBS or the CBS app/website.

You can stream the game live on Paramount+, which is available for as little as $7.99/month. The streamer offers a 25% student discount and a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers.

Finally, you can also add Paramount+ to your Prime Video account for an extra $12.99/month. You can sample Paramount+ on Amazon with a seven-day free trial.

How To Watch The Alternate SpongeBob SquarePants Telecast:

The alternate SpongeBob telecast will air live on Nickelodeon. You can also stream the SpongeBob version of the game live on Paramount+, the CBS Sports app, the CBS Sports website, and NFL+.

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How To Watch The Chargers-Texans Game Live Online Without Cable:

You can watch today’s playoff game with an active subscription to DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, NFL+, or YouTube TV. FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

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