- The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs will face off on January 24 in the AFC Championship Game.
- You can watch the matchup on CBS through cable or select streaming platforms.
- For easy streaming access to CBS, we recommend CBS All Access or Locast.
- See also: How to watch the NFC Championship Game
The AFC Championship Game will be held on January 24 between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. This will be the first time the two teams face off in a conference title game since 1994.
The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to make a repeat visit to the Super Bowl following the team's 2020 championship. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills haven't made the Super Bowl since 1994, when they lost to the Dallas Cowboys 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVIII.
Kansas City won their Divisional Round game versus the Cleveland Browns but the game was tough on the Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes left the game with a head injury and it's unclear how it will impact the team's offense on Sunday.
The Bills, on the other hand, are looking to return to the Super Bowl after nearly three decades. Quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs are leading the charge while the Bills' defense played a key factor in their 17-3 win against the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round.
The game looks to be an exciting matchup between two young quarterbacks hungry for a shot at the Super Bowl. There are a number of ways you can catch the game on Sunday, including several streaming options.
How to watch the 2021 AFC Championship
The AFC Championship game kicks off at 6:40 p.m. ET on January 24. The game will be broadcast on CBS and there are a number of different ways to watch it.
If you have cable or an antenna, you can simply watch the game through your local CBS channel. If you don't have cable, you can stream CBS through several popular services, including one entirely free app and others that offer free trials.
Streaming services with CBS
If you want to stream your local CBS channel for free, you can check out the Locast app. This service offers access to local broadcast stations without any fees or subscription costs, but it's only supported in 26 markets. If you live in one of the supported areas, however, Locast provides a simple way to stream the AFC Championship for free on many devices.
When it comes to subscription services, the cheapest way to watch the AFC Championship is through CBS All Access. The streaming platform offers live programming, sports, and on-demand TV shows from the CBS family of networks.
You can try CBS All Access for free with its seven-day trial. After the trial runs out, the service's limited-commercial plan is just $6 a month. There's also a commercial-free plan for $10 a month, but live shows still feature ads. If you're a college student, you can get CBS All Access for 25% off. CBS will also air the Super Bowl on February 7, so if you stick with the service you'll be able to watch the big game as well.
If you're looking for access to CBS and a host of other live channels, Hulu + Live TV is another good option to consider. This service has around 65 live channels, including CBS, as well as all of Hulu's on-demand shows and movies. Hulu + Live TV costs $65 a month and new members can receive a free seven-day trial.
FuboTV also offers access to your local CBS channel and a seven-day free trial. If you want to keep the streaming service to watch 121-plus channels on up to three screens, it will cost you $65 a month.
YouTube TV subscribers can catch the AFC Championship game on CBS as well. If you don't have Youtube TV, you can sign up for a seven-day free trial just like Fubo and Hulu. YouTube TV also costs $65 a month, and YouTube says it offers more than 85 channels.
Finally, AT&T TV also includes local CBS with its streaming service. The cheapest AT&T TV package without a contract is $70 a month, which is $5 more than some of its competitors. AT&T doesn't currently offer a free trial.
Can I watch the AFC and NFC Championships on the same streaming service?
The NFC Championship Game will take place at 3:05 p.m. ET on Sunday on Fox. If you want to catch both games on the same service to see who will play in the Super Bowl, you have a number of options to choose from.
Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, AT&T TV, YouTube TV, and Locast all offer access to CBS and Fox in select markets, though you'll need to check each platform first to confirm that your city supports those channels.