NFL · Game guide
New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
The game
Monday, December 21, 2026 · in 69 daysNationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NFL.com "NFL Week 15 Schedule 2026" (by-week schedule page; network from the page's embedded game data)
Kansas City area · Chiefs local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch and listen, Week 1 Broncos vs. Chiefs (chiefs.com), Sep 14, 2026
New England area · Patriots local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · WCVB station website (Internet Archive capture)
Streaming without cable: ESPN games stream live on ESPN Unlimited (the ESPN app's full plan; ESPN Select does not include the TV channels) source ↗.
Patriots vs Chiefs: quick answers
What time is the Patriots vs Chiefs game?
- New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs starts on Mon, Dec 21 at 8:15 PM ET · 7:15 PM CT · 6:15 PM MT · 5:15 PM PT.
What channel is Patriots vs Chiefs on?
- The game is on ESPN, ABC and ESPN2 nationally, and KMBC 9 (ABC) in the Kansas City area and WCVB 5 (ABC) in the New England area.
How can I stream Patriots vs Chiefs?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast.
Is Patriots vs Chiefs on national TV?
- Yes.It is on ESPN, ABC and ESPN2 across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
ESPN
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 206 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 140 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 570 HD · 70 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1602 HD · 602 SD | source |
ESPN2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 209 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 143 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 574 HD · 74 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1606 HD · 606 SD | source |
KMBC 9 (ABC)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 9 | source |
WCVB 5 (ABC)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.