AFC Championship Tickets

2024 AFC Championship Game Tickets

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About the AFC Playoffs

Every player dreams of making it to the Super Bowl, but the journey isn’t easy. Achieving one of the best records in football is only the beginning of the battle to make it to the Big Game. Once a team earns a place in the postseason picture, they might need to play in a Wild Card game to progress to the Divisional Round and the Conference Championship. Only the top two teams in the league will get to the final face-off of the season. 

Memorable AFC Championship Moments

When teams meet up in the Conference Championship Round, only one can move on to fight for the ultimate prize. It’s all or nothing, and when the stakes are this high, anything can happen! These are some of the most amazing moments that have been witnessed from the stands by AFC Championship ticket holders:

• 1974: The Steelers “Steel Curtain” defense was on full display against the Oakland Raiders, holding them to only 29 rushing yards whereas Pittsburgh’s Franco Harris dominated. This was the escalation of a rivalry forming and it all culminated in a chance to go to the Super Bowl.

• 1980: The Oakland Raiders secured their spot in Super Bowl XV against the San Diego Chargers. Oakland pulled a massive upset and would be the first wild card team to advance to the super bowl.

• 1981: The game penned, “The Freezer Bowl”, featured the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Diego Chargers in -9°F temperatures and a wind chill of -59°F. The Bengals showed to be the more prepared team, dominating the game and winning 27-7.

• 1986: “The Drive” was a famous 98-yard game-tying drive in the 4th quarter led by John Elway of the Denver Broncos. This happened after the Cleveland Browns got off to a hot start, but eventually fell to the Broncos in dramatic overtime fashion.

• 1987: This rematch of the 1986 AFC Championship game featured “The Fumble”, a costly mistake from the Cleveland Browns at the goal line after multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter. The Browns lost to the Broncos in last second fashion for the second year in a row.

• 1994: The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs after Joe Montana suffered a concussion, which led to the Chiefs’ offensive ineptitude. For the fourth year in a row, the Bills would win the AFC Championship game. However, they never did win the big one.

• 2006: After getting behind early 21-3, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts led a remarkable comeback against Tom Brady and the Patriots. Manning would be elevated to his first Super Bowl after not making it past the AFC Championship game in the past few years.

• 2011: A dramatic finish ended the Baltimore Ravens’ chances for a Super Bowl after Billy Cundiff missed a game-tying field goal in the final seconds. Although, controversial calls from the officials would propel the New England Patriots to victory

• 2015: In Brady and Peyton Manning’s final matchup against each other, Manning would lead the Broncos to victory. Costly mistakes, such as a missed extra point and failed two-point conversion would be the nail-in-the-coffin for the Patriots, even after a late rally. 

• 2018: It would take a dramatic overtime finish for the New England Patriots to beat Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Rex Burkhead ran in the in game-winning touchdown and secured the Patriots’ place in Super Bowl LIII.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AFC Championship?

The AFC Championship is the final NFL playoff game before the Super Bowl. The top two teams in the American Football Conference compete for the opportunity to play for the Championship title and trophy.

What do the AFC Champions win?

In addition to bragging rights and rings, the team that wins the AFC Championship gets the Lamar Hunt Trophy, named after the founder of the AFL, and earns the right to play in the Super Bowl.

Who plays in the AFC Championship Game?

The top two American Conference teams make it to the AFC Championship. Their regular season records must be good enough to get to the playoffs. Then, they need to survive to get a shot at the conference showdown.

When is the AFC Championship Game?

The AFC Championship Game is typically held at the end of January, after Wild Card Weekend and the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. In 2024, the American Conference Championship is on January 28th.

When can I buy AFC Championship tickets?

AFC Championship tickets usually go on sale near the end of the regular season, even before the teams are finalized. There is a spike in sales once the teams are decided during the NFL Divisional Playoffs.

Where is the AFC Championship Game?

The venue for the AFC Championship Game depends on the participants. The higher-seeded team, with the best record in the conference, earns the right to host the event. That gives them home-field advantage.

What time does the AFC Championship Game start?

Kickoff times for the NFL Conference Championship Games vary. Generally, one has a start time around 3 p.m. Eastern Time, and the other starts around 6 p.m. The 2024 AFC Championship is at 3 p.m. on 1/28.

How long is the AFC Championship Game?

Game lengths vary, but with time-outs, you can expect the AFC Championship Game to last approximately three hours from kickoff to the final whistle. Any necessary overtime extends playing time.

Where can I buy AFC Championship tickets?

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