2025-26 College Football Playoff schedule, dates, TV channel, and sites

2025–26 College Football Playoff Overview

The College Football Playoff (CFP) for the 2025–26 season will take place from December 19, 2025, through January 19, 2026. The tournament will feature expanded rounds, offering fans a month of postseason action leading up to the national championship.

Schedule

Broadcast and Coverage

Every game will be televised nationally, with ESPN as the primary broadcast network. Additional details about exact kickoff times and streaming options will be announced closer to the event.

Game Sites

The venues include major college football stadiums across the United States. Each stage will rotate between selected bowl sites and campus stadiums based on team seeding and CFP committee arrangements.

“Games are scheduled Dec. 19, 2025 to Jan. 19, 2026, with the first round on Dec. 19–20, quarterfinals on Dec. 31–Jan. 1, semifinals on Jan. 8–9 and finally the championship on Jan. 19.”

Championship Details

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship will conclude the postseason, naming the national champion and closing out the 2025–26 college football season.

Author’s summary: The 2025–26 College Football Playoff spans from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, featuring four stages and culminating in a nationally televised championship.

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NCAA.com NCAA.com — 2025-11-29

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