January 19, 2026
The Denver Broncos are one win away from the Super Bowl.
After securing the AFC’s top seed and advancing through the Divisional Round, Denver will host the AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High against the New England Patriots. With a Super Bowl berth on the line—and one of the league’s most storied franchises coming to town—this becomes one of the most in-demand NFL tickets of the entire season.
This matchup also carries history. Denver and New England have met in multiple AFC Championship Games over the past two decades, including iconic showdowns in 2013 and 2015. Each time, the stakes, the weather, and the national spotlight combined to create some of the most memorable environments in modern NFL playoff history.
If you’re hoping to be in the building for another chapter in that rivalry, here’s everything you need to know about buying Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship tickets.
Where To Buy Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship Tickets
Primary, face-value tickets for the AFC Championship are extremely limited and typically disappear within minutes.
On the secondary market, TicketIQ offers Fee-Free AFC Championship tickets along with a built-in Refund Guarantee. The price you see is the price you pay—no hidden service fees at checkout. In most cases, fans save 15%–25% compared to other resale marketplaces.
TicketIQ’s Refund Guarantee ensures that if a game is canceled or deemed unfit for fans to attend, buyers receive a refund—often in as few as 15 days. That allows fans to purchase high-stakes playoff tickets with confidence.
TicketIQ also offers Buy Now, Pay Later through Zip, making it easier to lock in seats for the AFC Championship while spreading out the cost.
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How Much Are Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship Tickets?
Conference Championship games are consistently among the most expensive tickets of any NFL season. Add in:
- A Super Bowl berth on the line
- Denver’s altitude and home-field advantage
- A legacy franchise in New England
- Limited inventory at Empower Field
…and pricing moves quickly.
Current secondary market pricing:
- Get-in price: $494
- Lower bowl: from $769
- Lower bowl midfield: from $965
For context, Denver’s Divisional Round matchup opened with get-in prices in the low-$400 range, with lower-bowl seats starting around $600.
The AFC Championship represents the next tier of demand. Historically, once a Conference Championship matchup becomes official—especially one featuring a high-profile opponent like New England—inventory tightens and prices accelerate, often sharply in the final 72 hours before kickoff.
Patriots fans have a long history of traveling well for postseason games, and that added demand tends to lift prices across all seating levels.
Are AFC Championship Tickets on TicketIQ Guaranteed?
Yes. All NFL Playoff ticket sales on TicketIQ are fully guaranteed.
When you purchase Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship tickets on TicketIQ, you are assured that:
- Your tickets are authentic and valid
- You will receive them in time for the event
- You are protected in the event of cancellation or inaccessibility
You can track your order directly from your TicketIQ account page.
TicketIQ works with over 1,000 professional ticket sellers, including teams and venues that list inventory directly. Every seller is screened, and listings are continuously monitored for reliability.
Select listings feature the Elite Seller ribbon, indicating sellers with a proven history of fast confirmation and on-time delivery—an added layer of confidence for high-demand playoff games.
If any issues arise, TicketIQ’s customer support team is available, including urgent phone support on game days.
How Will I Receive My AFC Championship Tickets?
Most AFC Championship tickets are delivered via mobile transfer using the email address associated with your order.
After purchase, you’ll receive:
- An email with transfer instructions
- A prompt to accept your tickets digitally
- The ability to store them in your mobile wallet
On game day, simply pull up your ticket on your phone to be scanned at the gate.
Before heading to Empower Field, make sure:
- Your phone is fully charged
- Your tickets are visible in your app or wallet
- At least one person in your group has access to all tickets
Adding tickets to your mobile wallet is strongly recommended, as it allows instant access even if cellular service is slow around the stadium.
What It’s Like to Attend a Playoff Game at Empower Field at Mile High
Empower Field in January is a different animal.
Cold temperatures, thin air, and a fanbase that knows what’s at stake combine to create one of the most demanding playoff environments in the NFL. Visiting teams must contend with altitude, weather, and noise—all amplified in postseason football.
Seating tips:
- Lower Bowl: Maximum energy and proximity to the field
- Lower Midfield: Premium sightlines and full-field perspective
- Upper Level: More affordable while still delivering the full atmosphere
Even upper-level seats feel immersed thanks to the stadium’s open design and the way sound carries in cold weather.
When Is the Best Time to Buy?
For Conference Championship games, buyers typically fall into two camps:
- Buy early to secure inventory before prices rise further
- Wait for brief dips tied to weather forecasts or short-term market pauses
Historically, once the final 48–72 hours arrive, prices trend upward as travel plans finalize and last-minute buyers enter the market.
With a Super Bowl berth on the line—and a marquee opponent in town—this game is unlikely to get cheaper as kickoff approaches.
Denver hosting the AFC Championship makes this one of the most important ticket markets of the postseason.
TicketIQ offers a transparent, fee-free way to secure Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship tickets with confidence.
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