Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills in overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. 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. stream free with directv 5-day trial 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. Related Stories News NBA Postpones Minnesota Timberwolves Game After Minneapolis ICE Shooting TV How to Watch 'Kingdom' Online With Sling TV 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 get directv 5-day free trial 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. DirecTV Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trial CBS is included in any of DirecTV's signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. 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 Fubo Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month) Fubo Free trial 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. Paramount Global Paramount+ Seven-day free trial; packages from $7.99 per month Paramount+ free trial Following a seven-day free trial, Paramount+ packages start at $7.99 per month (or $59.99 annually) for the ad-supported Essential plan. For an ad-free option (except for live TV and a few shows), the Paramount+ Premium plan is $12.99 per month (or $119.99 per year). Both plans include the aforementioned seven-day trial period. 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 Hulu + Live TV Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+ 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. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Sports Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: How to Livestream the NFC Championship Game Online Netflix Alex Honnold on What He Hopes Viewers Will Take Away From His Staggering Climb of Taipei 101 Live Feed 'Saturday Night Live' Hosts the Trump Awards as Mike Myers Makes Surprise Cameo Live Feed 'The Traitors' Condemn Cyberbullying and Harassment of Season 4 Cast: "Let's Not Ruin the Passion for This Show" Netflix 'Skyscraper Live' Prod