How to watch Chiefs vs. Bills today: Free live stream AFC Championship game

Chiefs vs. Bills game today: Watch AFC Championship Game live for free

Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills and Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs meet yet again this Sunday in the AFC Championship. See how you can watch today's game for free.AP

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Kansas City Chiefs will once again host the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, this time in the AFC Championship game today, Sunday, Jan. 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Eastern on CBS and Paramount Plus.

Several streaming services will broadcast the game live, and you can watch on Fubo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Paramount+ (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).

It’s another highly anticipated playoff matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, as the Chiefs look to go to their third Super Bowl in a row. The Bills are looking for their first Super Bowl appearance in 30 years.

Mahomes and the Chiefs are currently 3-0 against Allen and the Bills in the playoffs over their careers.

The winner will face the winner of the NFC title game – either the Washington Commanders or the Philadelphia Eagles – in the Super Bowl in two weeks.

Check out a complete rundown of this week’s NFL playoffs matchups, including the schedule, predictions, previews, TV information and more.

Chiefs - Bills Matchup Preview

The AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Bills is sure to be one of the most anticipated games of the entire playoffs. The Chiefs, as the AFC’s No. 1 seed, are trying to three-peat.

The Bills, on the other hand, are trying to “Circle The Wagons” and reach the Super Bowl.

Chiefs - Bills Last Game Recap

The Chiefs and Bills both won home games in the AFC Divisional Round, which allowed them to get to the AFC Championship Game. The Bills have had to win two playoff games to get to this point.

Buffalo Bills: Beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in the AFC Divisional Round.

Kansas City Chiefs: Beat the Houston Texans 23-14 in the AFC Divisional Round.

Chiefs - Bills Players to Watch

Both the Chiefs and Bills have explosive offenses with two of the best quarterbacks in the league.

Buffalo Bills: Quarterback Josh Allen (63.6% completion percentage, 3,731 yards passing, 28 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 531 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns), running back James Cook (207 carries, 1,009 yards, 16 touchdowns), defensive end Greg Rousseau (53 tackles, 8 sacks).

Kansas City Chiefs: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (67.5% completion percentage, 3,928 yards passing, 26 touchdowns, 11 interceptions), tight end Travis Kelce (97 catches, 823 yards, 3 touchdowns), linebacker Nick Bolton (106 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception).

How to Watch Chiefs - Bills

  • Who: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills: AFC Championship game
  • When: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. Eastern
  • Where: Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri
  • Channel: CBS, Paramount+
  • Best Streaming Options: Fubo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Paramount+ (free trial), Sling (promotional offers).

Channel finder if you have cable: You can access the channel by using the channel finders online: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.

About Fubo

Fubo, which offers a free trial, has three main packages: Pro costs $79.99/month; Elite is $89.99; Premier is priced at $99.99. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being charged. Fubo includes access to more than 185 sports, entertainment and news channels. You can record games, TV shows, movies and more.

About DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream, which also gives customers a free trial, offers four packages if you continue with the service after your trial ends: Entertainment for $69.99; Choice for $84.99; Ultimate for $109.99; and premier for $159.99. Choice offers the most channels for sports enthusiasts.

About Sling

Sling, which features promotional offers for new customers, has a Blue package for $20 for your first month ($40 after that) and an Orange package for the same price and deal. Get both the Blue and Orange packages for $27.50 for your first month ($55 after that).

About Paramount+

Paramount+ lets you watch NFL games on CBS for free and it offers a free trial for new subscribers. After the free trial is up, the streaming service offers the essential package for $5.99 a month and the premium package for $11.99 a month. In addition to CBS it also features programming from BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and more.

For team hats, shirts and more gear: Visit Fanatics, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lids, Champs Sports and New Era.

Information from the AP was included in this report and AI might have been used to assist with this story.

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