AFC Championship Game 2026: Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots

The Denver Broncos (15-3) have climbed their way all the way to the Super Bowl doorstep and will host the New England Patriots (15-3) to see who will represent the AFC in the big game. They’ll need to win this game without Bo Nix, who had his season cut short with injury last week. Can Jarrett Stidham guide this team to the final game of the 2025 season? We find out Sunday.

Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. Mile High time on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The game will be called by Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracey Wolfson (sideline), and Evan Washburn (sideline). You can watch the live stream of the game through FuboTV or on CBS. You can also check local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.

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