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.
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What channel is Broncos vs. Patriots on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo
The New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos will air nationally on CBS. Fans tuning in to CBS will hear the familiar voices of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, who are set to call their ninth consecutive AFC Championship together. Alongside them, Tracy Wolfson will be stationed on the sidelines at Empower Field to bring viewers the latest injury news and coaching insights as they happen.
Fans can stream the entire game live on Paramount+. Paramount+ is the digital home for the NFL on CBS, bringing together the best in sports, news, and entertainment. In addition to the AFC Championship, a subscription gives you access to live coverage of UFC, March Madness, the UEFA Champions League and more.
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.
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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 conference championship schedule: Dates, times for playoff games
- Dates: Sunday, Jan. 25
There are two conference championship games on Sunday, Jan. 25, with the winners punching their ticket to Super Bowl LX.
Sunday, Jan. 15
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Patriots vs. Broncos | 3:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Rams vs. Seahawks | 6:30 p.m. | FOX |