A decade ago, the NFL’s two most storied rivals met in Denver for an AFC Championship defined by the legendary duel between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. On Sunday, the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos return to that same stage to settle the score once again.
But while the uniforms remain the same, the faces have changed. This time, the "next generation" takes center stage as MVP candidate Drake Maye leads a resurgent New England squad into Mile High to face a Broncos team looking for backup magic from Jarrett Stidham, the former Patriot now tasked with stopping his old team from reaching Super Bowl 60.
With the NFL playoff field down to four, the winner on Sunday afternoon will advance to Santa Clara -- where Denver won Super Bowl 50 a decade ago -- for Super Bowl 60.
Here's everything you need to know about the AFC Championship Game.
What channel is Broncos vs. Patriots on today?
Broncos vs. Patriots will air on TSN3 and CTV. Viewers can also stream the game live with NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
NFL fans in Canada can watch every game from the preseason to the Super Bowl live on DAZN. Subscribe to DAZN now to catch all the NFL action, plus UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, UFC, LIV Golf and more.
Fans in Canada can also access NFL Game Pass with DAZN via Fubo.
Broncos vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 25
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
The Broncos vs. Patriots game will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 25 from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
Broncos vs. Patriots radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 225 (Denver Broncos) and 226 (New England Patriots)
Catch every play of the AFC Championship live on SiriusXM. Whether you’re on the road or streaming from home, you can choose between the local team broadcasts or the national feed. Channel 88 serves as the national broadcast, while team specific channels are also available; channel 226 is the Patriots and 225 is the Broncos.
New subscribers get their first month of SiriusXM for free. Every NFL playoff game through Super Bowl LX, plus live action from the NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR and more. Stay updated with all the 24/7 news and deep-dive breakdowns on SiriusXM NFL Radio and other sport-specific channels.
NFL playoff schedule 2026
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 25
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Patriots | 3 p.m. | TSN3, CTV, DAZN, Fubo |
| Seahawks v. Rams | 6:30 p.m. | TSN3, CTV, DAZN, Fubo |
Super Bowl 60
Sunday, Feb. 8
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, CTV, DAZN, Fubo |
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos 33, Bills 30 (OT) | — | — |
| Seahawks 41, 49ers 6 | — | — |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots 28, Texans 16 | — | — |
| Rams 20, Bears 17 (OT) | — | — |
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Rams 34, Panthers 31 | — | — |
| Bears 31, Packers 27 | — | — |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills 27, Jaguars 24 | — | — |
| 49ers 23, Eagles 19 | — | — |
| Patriots 16, Chargers 3 | — | — |
Monday, Jan. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Texans 30, Steelers 6 | — | — |