2026-27 College Football Playoff Schedule Revealed

First-round matchups begin Dec. 18 on ESPN and continue with a Dec. 19 tripleheader across ABC, ESPN, TNT, and truTV. Quarterfinal action kicks off at the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30, followed by three games on Jan. 1 across the Peach, Cotton, and Rose Bowls, with final windows to be assigned on Dec. 6. betsport.cv

The Orange and Sugar Bowls will host the semifinals on Jan. 14 and 15. The national championship game is set for Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, airing across ESPN networks. Fans can stream all the action via the ESPN app and HBO Max.