Chargers vs. Texans Live Stream: How to Watch NFL Slime-Filled Spongebob Squarepants Alternate Stream

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

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

If you’re watching today’s game with your kids, Nickelodeon has a slime-filled alternative TV show 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 from a mix 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 today?

The Texans/Chargers game begins 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 connection, you can watch the Chargers-Texans game live on CBS or the CBS app/website.

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

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

How to watch the SpongeBob SquarePants alternative telecast:

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

How to watch Chargers-Texans game live online without cable:

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