How to Watch Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship Game Online
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Super Bowl LX glory is on the line today in the 2026 NFL Conference Championships. Up first is a battle between the No. 2 New England Patriots and the No. 1 Denver Broncos.
The Patriots made their way to a 16th AFC Championship Game after beating the Houston Texans 28-16 last weekend. The top-seeded Broncos secured their spot in the AFC finale with an overtime 33-30 victory against the Buffalo Bills.
The biggest storyline going into today’s AFC Championship is the absence of Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. The star rookie suffered a fractured ankle during the final drive of Denver’s game against the Bills last Sunday, putting him out for the rest of the postseason. Nix had one of the best rookie quarterback seasons of all time, finishing the season with 3,775 yards passing, 29 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, and completed 66.3% of those passes.
At a Glance: How to Watch Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV
- TV channel: CBS
- Date, start time: Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. ET
After frenzied speculation about who would replace Nix, Denver announced that primary backup Jarrett Stidham will start against the Pats. Sean Payton also signed former Saints QB Ben DiNucci last week.
The Patriots and the Broncos have met in two AFC Championship Games (2013 and 2015), with Denver taking both. The teams last tangled back in 2023 when the Patriots won 26-23 in Denver.
Ahead is everything you need to know about the Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship, including where to stream the Patriots vs. Broncos game online without cable and ways to watch the AFC Championship Game for free.
How Can I Watch the Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship Online?
Today’s 2026 AFC Championship between Denver and New England is airing on CBS. If you don’t have cable, here are four of the best ways to watch the Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship online, including three options with trials that you can use to stream the Patriots vs. Broncos game for free.
DirecTV
DirecTV offers a five-day free trial and carries CBS in a few plans. Pricing for these plans starts at $39.99 a month after the free trial ends.
Fubo
Fubo carries CBS in all of its plans for a Patriots vs. Broncos livestream. Get a five-day free trial to start.
Paramount+
Fans can stream the Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship with Paramount+, which starts at just $8.99. However, Paramount+ recently ended its free trial offer.
Hulu + Live TV
Another way to stream the Patriots vs. Broncos game for free is Hulu + Live TV. Get a three-day free trial to begin, and pay $89.99 a month to keep the service after that.
What Time Is the Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship?
The 2026 AFC Championship is taking place on Sunday, Jan. 25. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET.
What Are the Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship Odds?
With Bo Nix gone, the Pats are favored to make the Super Bowl. New England is a -245 favorite, and Denver is a +200 underdog. The spread is 5.5 points.