You can watch the New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos AFC Championship game on CBS, with streaming options on Paramount+ and NFL+ in most regions.

Game basics

  • Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos (AFC Championship).
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026.
  • Kickoff time: 3:00 p.m. ET (afternoon game).
  • Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.

Where to watch on TV

  • Main U.S. broadcast: CBS nationwide.
  • In New England: local CBS affiliate WBZ-TV carries the game.
  • In Denver/Colorado: CBS Colorado airs the game locally.
  • If you have cable or satellite: just tune to your regional CBS channel; exact channel number depends on your provider and package.

Example TV setup

If you have a standard cable bundle (e.g., Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV), you just:

  1. Go to your guide.
  2. Jump to Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
  3. Look for the Patriotsā€“Broncos listing on your CBS station.

Streaming options

You can stream the game legally on several major platforms:

  • Paramount+
    • Live stream of your local CBS channel in supported markets.
    • Works on smart TVs, streaming sticks, phones, and browsers.
  • NFL+
    • Streams live games on mobile devices (in-market and national games, including this AFC title matchup).
  • NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube / YouTube TV
    • Carries nationally televised games; the title game is available here as part of the package.
  • Other live TV streamers (availability can vary by region and plan):
    • Fubo, DirecTV Stream and similar services that include CBS in your area.

If youā€™re outside the U.S., availability of CBS or its simulcasts will depend on local rights; some regions may carry the game via international NFL broadcast partners.

Quick viewing checklist

  1. Want regular TV?
    • Use CBS (check your local CBS channel number).
  2. Want to stream on a smart TV or console?
    • Install Paramount+, sign in, and open the live CBS feed at kickoff time.
  3. Watching on phone or tablet only?
    • Use NFL+ or Paramount+ and select the live game at 3 p.m. ET.
  1. Using YouTube TV or Sunday Ticket?
    • Open the guide, search ā€œPatriots Broncos,ā€ and add it to your library so it auto-records.

Note: Always use official broadcast/streaming services; many ā€œfree streamā€ links on random sites are unauthorized and can be risky for security and quality.

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