The AFC Championship is a crucial game in the National Football League (NFL) that determines the champion of the American Football Conference (AFC). This game typically takes place in late January and features the two best teams from the AFC, who compete for a chance to advance to the Super Bowl. The winner of the AFC Championship earns the title of AFC Champion and represents the conference in the Super Bowl, where they face the champion of the National Football Conference (NFC). This matchup is highly anticipated by fans and is a key event in the NFL postseason.