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.
Where to watch Broncos vs. Patriots in the UK
- TV channel: Sky Sports NFL, Channel 5
- Live stream: NFL Game Pass via DAZN
NFL fans residing in the UK can watch playoff games on Sky Sports NFL, with Broncos vs. Patriots also on Channel 5. Every playoff game is also available to stream live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN. See the full fixture list below.
Gridiron fans will be able to stream every game with NFL Game Pass International, including preseason games, the regular season, and the Super Bowl, plus NFL RedZone, NFL Network, NFL Originals, and more.
Broncos vs. Patriots kickoff time
- Date: Sunday, 25 January
- Time: 8 p.m. GMT
The Broncos vs. Patriots game will kick off at 8:00 p.m. GMT on Sunday from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
NFL playoff fixtures, scores 2026
Wild-card round
Saturday 10 January
| Matchup | Time (GMT) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Rams 34, Panthers 31 | — | — |
| Bears 31, Packers 27 | — | — |
Sunday 11 January
| Matchup | Time (GMT) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills 27, Jaguars 24 | — | — |
| 49ers 23, Eagles 19 | — | — |
| Patriots 16, Chargers 3 | — | — |
Monday 12 January
| Matchup | Time (GMT) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Texans 30, Steelers 6 | — | — |
Divisional round
Saturday 17 January
| Matchup | Time (GMT) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos 33, Bills 30 (OT) | — | — |
| Seahawks 41, 49ers 6 | — | — |
Sunday 18 January
| Matchup | Time (GMT) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots 28, Texans 16 | — | — |
| Rams 20, Bears 17 (OT) | — | — |
Conference championships
Sunday 25 January
| Matchup | Time (GMT) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Patriots | 8 p.m. | Channel 5, Sky Sports NFL, NFL Game Pass |
| Seahawks vs. Rams | 11:30 p.m. | Sky Sports NFL, NFL Game Pass |
Super Bowl 60
Sunday 8 February
| Matchup | Time (GMT) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| AFC winner vs. NFC winner | 11:30 p.m. | Sky Sports NFL, NFL Game Pass |