How to Watch Broncos vs. Patriots: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2026 Championship Game

The AFC Championship game of the NFL Playoffs will see the Denver Broncos (14-3) and New England Patriots (14-3) meet at Empower Field at Mile High on Jan. 25, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET.

The Patriots have been shining on both offense and defense, ranking second-best in scoring offense (28.8 points per game) and fourth-best in scoring defense (18.8 points allowed per game). The Broncos' defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 18.3 points conceded per game. In terms of offense, they are generating 23.6 points per game, which ranks 14th.

See below as we dig deep into all of the details you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Broncos vs. Patriots

• When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
• Where: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
• TV: CBS
• Live Box Score: Fox Sports

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Patriots vs. Broncos: Head-to-Head

• In the past two meetings, New England holds a 2-0 record against Denver.
• New England has tallied 67 points in the last two matchups while only allowing 39 to Denver.

Patriots' 2025 Schedule

Patriots Stats & Insights

• New England ranks ninth in pass defense this year (193.5 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 250.5 passing yards per game.
• The Patriots are totaling 128.9 rushing yards per game offensively this year (sixth in NFL), and they are allowing 101.7 rushing yards per game (sixth) on the defensive side of the ball.
• With 19 forced turnovers (19th in NFL) against 16 turnovers committed (ninth in NFL), New England (+3) has the 10th-ranked turnover margin in the league.

Patriots Key Players

• To go along with his 4,394 passing yards and 72% completion percentage this season, Drake Maye has thrown for 31 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
• As part of the Patriots' running attack, TreVeyon Henderson has run for 911 yards and nine touchdowns on 5.1 YPC.
• Rhamondre Stevenson has compiled 603 rushing yards (43.1 yards per game) and seven touchdowns while averaging 4.6 yards per carry in 14 games for the Patriots.

Broncos' 2025 Schedule

Broncos Stats & Insights

• Denver ranks 11th in the NFL with 223.9 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks seventh with 187.2 passing yards ceded per contest on defense.
• The Broncos' run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 91.1 rushing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, they are posting 118.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 16th.
• After forcing 14 turnovers (26th in NFL) and turning the ball over 17 times (11th in NFL) this season, Denver has the 19th-ranked turnover margin of -3.

Broncos Key Players

• On the ground, RJ Harvey has seven touchdowns and 540 yards (31.8 per game).
• In the passing game, Courtland Sutton has scored seven TDs, catching 74 balls for 1,017 yards (59.8 per game).
• Troy Franklin has 65 catches for 709 yards (41.7 per game) and six touchdowns in 17 games.

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