Denver Broncos vs. L.A. Chargers NFL game: How to watch, kickoff time, TV channel and more
The two top teams in the AFC West will face each other on Sunday when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Justin Herbert has already become an early MVP contender after leading the Chargers to two wins so far this season. While the Chargers may be celebrating their unbeaten record, the Broncos suffered a narrow 29-28 defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts last week when the Colts ushered in a game-winning field goal with zero seconds left on the clock.
The Chargers vs. Broncos game will air on CBS and streams for in-market viewers on Paramount+, out-of-market fans can catch the game on YouTube TV's Sunday Ticket. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday's game between the Chargers and the Broncos, and the full Week 3 schedule for the rest of the league.
How to watch the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos:Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
TV channel: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+ (in-market), YouTube TV via NFL Sunday Ticket (out-of-market), DirecTV, Fubo + more
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos game time:The Chargers vs. Broncos game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT this Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos game channel:The Week 3 game between the Chargers and the Broncos will air in local markets on CBS - if it's an in-market game in your area, it'll also stream live on Paramount+. Out-of-market, you can tune in via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV, or NFL+ for mobile viewing.
How to watch the Chargers vs. Broncos game without cable:NFL Week 3 schedule:All times Eastern.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
Dolphins vs. Bills: 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Steelers vs. Patriots: 1 p.m. (CBS)
Rams vs. Eagles: 1 p.m. (FOX)
Falcons vs. Panthers: 1 p.m. (FOX)
Packers vs. Browns: 1 p.m. (FOX)
Texans vs. Jaguars: 1 p.m. (CBS)
Bengals vs. Vikings: 1 p.m. (CBS)
Jets vs. Buccaneers: 1 p.m. (FOX)
Colts vs. Titans: 1 p.m. (CBS)
Raiders vs. Commanders: 1 p.m. (FOX)
Broncos vs. Chargers: 4:05 p.m.(CBS)
Saints vs. Seahawks: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
Cardinals vs. 49ers: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Monday, Sept. 22, 2024
Lions vs. Ravens: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)
Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you're looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone - but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.
When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That's six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season - and that's not counting your local RSN's for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can't forget about Fox One, Fox's first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don't already have access to it).
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