By Jael Rucker: Published: January 24, 2026

LIVE UPDATES – Jan 25: We are officially in the “Tunnel Walk” window for Championship Sunday. I’m tracking the arrivals in Denver and Detroit now—spotting heavy GORE-TEX influences and technical “Gorpcore” outerwear as the teams face the elements.

Developing: Watch for the Nike Tech sideline parkas being debuted today. In the meantime, I’m auditing the hardware in real-time. Scroll down for the full 2026 Blueprint.

LOS ANGELES, CA — Sure, the NFL Conference Championships are all about performance under pressure, but so is looking good. The road to Super Bowl LX may be paved in ice and rain as the New England Patriots head to a sub-zero Denver to face the Broncos and the LA Rams fly into a misty Seattle. Major championship stakes aside, the story isn’t just the playbook—it’s the gear. To celebrate the big games, I’ve curated the ultimate shoppable guide for the gear you’ll see on the broadcast, from the “Big Game” parkas to the technical headsets.

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The “Arctic Mile High” Edit (Patriots vs Broncos)

• The Forecast: 28°F with wind gusts—the coldest game of the season.
• The Player Look: Drake Maye has been favoring clean tech looks as of late. Expect to see him in a heavy-duty Canada Goose Macmillian Parka or something close to it on Sunday night.
• The Sideline Tech: Keep an eye on the Broncos’ staff in the Nike Storm Fit ADV Sideline Parka It’s the gold standard for thermal regulation in high-altitude winds.
• SHOP THE LOOK: Denver Cold Weather Gear

The “PNW Gorpcore” Edit (Rams vs Seahawks)

• The Forecast: 45°F and overcast. Pure Seattle.
• The Coach Look: Sean McVay is the king of the Nike bomber Look for him to rock a 2026 lightweight iteration that balances a tailored fit with rain-repellent tech.
• The Fan Favorite: In Seattle, Gore-Tex is the local uniform. I’m spotting a massive surge in Arc’teryx Alpha SV jackets in “Seahawk Blue” among the Lumen Field faithful.
• SHOP THE LOOK: Seattle Technical Shells

The “Tunnel Walk” Essential: Athlete Audio

Before the pads go on, the noise has to get blocked out. Whether it’s Puka Nacua or Jarrett Stidham, the accessory of choice for 2026 is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, aka the “Athlete Armor” for total pre-game focus.

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The Final Word: Win the Weekend

Whether you’re braving the Mile High altitude or navigating the Seattle mist, Championship Sunday is about more than just the final score—it’s about the technical precision required to perform in the elements. Stay locked into Decked Out for live updates as the fits drop, and follow us on TikTok for the real-time breakdown of every look that defines the culture this weekend.

Author Bio

Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.