NCAA Football Television Schedule
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket marks the second year of the expanded 12-team format. Games will run from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, culminating in the National Championship game in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The first round will take place on December 19th and 20th, hosted on campus sites. Three games are scheduled for Saturday, December 20th, with a single game kicking off the festivities on Friday, December 19th.
The quarterfinals will be held on December 31st and January 1st, featuring the Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl. The Orange and Rose Bowls will be played on Thursday, January 1st, in the early afternoon and late afternoon slots, respectively, followed by the Sugar Bowl in primetime. The Cotton Bowl will be played the day prior, on Wednesday, December 31st.
The semifinal games are set for January 8th and 9th, with the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday and the Peach Bowl on Friday. The CFP National Championship Game will be played on Monday, January 19th, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. All times are listed in Eastern Time.
The College Football Playoff National Championship Game has a rich history, with past games held in various locations across the country. Previous championship games have been hosted 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 Game locations include Miami Gardens, Florida, in 2026 and Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2027. The 2026 game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19th, while the 2027 game is scheduled for Allegiant Stadium on January 25th.
The 2023-24 College Football Playoff culminated in a decisive victory for the Michigan Wolverines, who defeated the Washington Huskies 34-13 to secure their first national championship since 1997. This victory capped off a perfect 15-0 season for Michigan.
Michigan’s quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, delivered a strong performance, showcasing both his passing and rushing abilities. Defensive back Will Johnson earned Defensive MVP honors for a crucial third-quarter interception, while running back Blake Corum, with 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns, received the Offensive MVP award.
This championship game marked the end of the 10-year run for the four-team College Football Playoff format. The 2024-25 season will usher in a new era with the expanded 12-team playoff. This expansion will provide more opportunities for teams to compete for the national championship and promises to make the college football postseason even more exciting. Finding the Ncaa Football Television Schedule will be key for fans to follow all the action.
