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The AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET, and since it will be broadcast on CBS, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV.
The game will also livestream on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime) and Paramount+ Essential. Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, football fans can watch the 2026 AFC Championship Game at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
At a Glance: How to Watch Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship Game 2026
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 25, 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET
- Channel: CBS
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV
How to Watch Broncos vs. Patriots AFC Championship Game: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online The AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos takes place at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on CBS, which can be livestreamed via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial) or Hulu + Live TV (with a three-day trial). Both Paramount+ Premium and Paramount+ Essential subscribers can also stream the matchup live (using a seven-day free trial).
Learn more about each option below.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Watch CBS with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.
For serious sports fans, the Fubo Sports + News package is an excellent option as it includes CBS, FOX and ABC along with ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ACC Network and Big Ten Network, plus ESPN Unlimited. After the free trial period, the Sports + News package is $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.
For the best of both worlds, opt for the Fubo Pro plan, which includes 200+ channels across sports, family, news and so on. Following the free trial period, the Pro package is $48.99 for the first month and $73.99 per month thereafter.
While CBS-aired NFL playoff games can be livestreamed with either plan, it’s important to note that for most live events, Paramount+ Essential subscribers are unable to watch them live, and instead will be able to access them on demand the following day.
Hulu
Watch football on CBS for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.