2025-26 NCAA College Football Playoff Schedule
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) features an expanded 12-team format. Games run from December 19, 2025, to the National Championship on January 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The first round, hosted on campus sites, takes place December 19th and 20th. Three games are on Saturday, December 20th, with one game on Friday, December 19th.
The quarterfinals (Cotton, Orange, Rose, and Sugar Bowls) are on December 31st and January 1st. The Orange and Rose Bowls are on Thursday, January 1st, in the early and late afternoon, followed by the primetime Sugar Bowl. The Cotton Bowl is played on Wednesday, December 31st.
Semifinals (Fiesta and Peach Bowls) are on January 8th and 9th. The Fiesta Bowl is on Thursday, and the Peach Bowl is on Friday. The CFP National Championship is Monday, January 19th, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. All times are Eastern Time.
The CFP National Championship has a rich history, with past games in various locations. Previous games were in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, California, Louisiana, and Indiana.
| Year (Game Date) | Game | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 2 Oregon 20 | Arlington, Texas |
| 2016 | No. 2 Alabama 45, No. 1 Clemson 40 | Glendale, Arizona |
| 2017 | No. 2 Clemson 35, No. 1 Alabama 31 | Tampa, Florida |
| 2018 | No. 4 Alabama 26, No. 3 Georgia 23 | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2019 | No. 2 Clemson 44, No. 1 Alabama 16 | Santa Clara, California |
| 2020 | No. 1 LSU 42, No. 3 Clemson 25 | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 2021 | No. 1 Alabama 52, No. 3 Ohio State 24 | Miami Gardens, Florida |
| 2022 | No. 3 Georgia 33, No. 1 Alabama 18 | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 2023 | No. 1 Georgia 65, No. 3 TCU 7 | Inglewood, California |
| 2024 | No. 1 Michigan 34, No. 2 Washington 13 | Houston, Texas |
| 2025 | No. 8 Ohio State 34, No. 7 Notre Dame 23 | Atlanta, Georgia |
Future CFP National Championship locations include Miami Gardens, Florida (2026, Hard Rock Stadium, January 19th) and Las Vegas, Nevada (2027, Allegiant Stadium, January 25th).
The 2023-24 CFP ended with Michigan defeating Washington 34-13, securing their first national championship since 1997 and finishing a perfect 15-0 season.
Michigan’s quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, played well. Defensive back Will Johnson won Defensive MVP for a key interception, and running back Blake Corum won Offensive MVP with 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
This championship marked the end of the 10-year, four-team CFP format. The 2024-25 season begins the expanded 12-team playoff, offering more teams a chance at the national championship and promising a more exciting postseason. Finding the Ncaa Football Television Schedule will be crucial for fans to follow the action.