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Exactly 10 years ago, the AFC Championship was the stage for the final, fabled chapter of Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning, a heavyweight bout that saw Manning’s Broncos narrowly escape a Brady-led comeback to punch their ticket to Super Bowl 50.
A decade later, the faces under center have changed, but the stakes and the scenery remain identical. The New England Patriots return to the thin air of Denver this Sunday to face the Broncos with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line once more. However, instead of the "Sheriff" and "TB12," the spotlight now falls on a new generation: New England’s rising star Drake Maye and Denver’s Jarrett Stidham, who steps in for the injured Bo Nix to try and replicate the Mile High magic of 2016.
On Sunday, two of the league's best defenses will take the field with Super Bowl aspirations on the line. The Broncos and Patriots both finished the regular season 14-3 and sit one win away from Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara.
Here's everything you need to know about the AFC Championship Game, from kickoff time to streaming options.
Broncos-Patriots kickoff time today
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 25
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. MT
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are set to kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. MT) on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
The game will be held at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, marking the first time the Broncos have hosted the conference title game in exactly 10 years.
What channel is Broncos vs. Patriots on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo
Broncos-Patriots will air nationally on CBS, featuring the network’s lead broadcast team. Jim Nantz will handle the play-by-play duties alongside lead color analyst Tony Romo, with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines.
For those looking to stream the action, the game will be available live on Paramount+, which serves as the premier digital home for the NFL on CBS. Beyond the AFC Championship, the service provides access to a wide range of live sports and entertainment, including the NFL, UFC, March Madness, and the UEFA Champions League. Subscribers can stream live events along with thousands of hours of shows and movies.
Broncos vs. Bills radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels
The AFC championship can be listened to on SiriusXM. Along with the national channel, there are team specific ones: the Patriots are on and the Broncos are on .
New subscribers can currently get their first month of SiriusXM for free. This gives you full access to live play-by-play for the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LX, plus every game from the NBA, MLB, NHL, and NCAA. You’ll also stay ahead of the curve with 24/7 sports news and expert analysis on dedicated league channels.
NFL playoff schedule 2026
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Rams 34, Panthers 31 | — | — |
| Bears 31, Packers 27 | — | — |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Bills 27, Jaguars 24 | — | — |
| 49ers 23, Eagles 19 | — | — |
| Patriots 16, Chargers 3 | — | — |
Monday, Jan. 12
| Texans 30, Steelers 6 | — | — |
Divisional round
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Saturday, Jan. 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Broncos 33, Bills 30 | — | — |
| Seahawks 41, 49ers 6 | — | — |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Patriots 28, Texans 16 | — | — |
| Rams 20, Bears 17 | — | — |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 25
| AFC Championship | 3 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+, Fubo |
| NFC Championship | 6:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Super Bowl 60
Sunday, Feb. 8
| TBD | 6:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
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