2025-26 CFP Schedule: Bracket, PDF & TV Info
- The complete bracket for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) is out, confirming dates and television coverage for the second year of the expanded 12-team format.
- ESPN will broadcast all four Playoff quarterfinal games, both Playoff Semifinals, and the 2026 CFP National Championship, scheduled for Monday, Jan.
- Dates, locations, and kickoff times for the first-round games will be announced closer to the playoffs.
The highly anticipated 2025-26 College Football Playoff schedule is officially here, mapping out the entire bracket for the expanded 12-team format! ESPN and TNT Sports/WBD will bring you the action, with ESPN taking the lead for the quarterfinal games, both semifinals, and the National Championship. Miami will host the ultimate showdown on January 19, 2026. Dates, locations, and kickoff times for the quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship games are all set, with the first-round schedule to be announced later. Stay ahead of the game with News Directory 3. Explore the full schedule, including game times and TV channels. Are you ready for college football? Discover what’s next as teams compete for a playoff spot!
College Football Playoff Schedule 2025-26 Released
Updated May 31, 2025
The complete bracket for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) is out, confirming dates and television coverage for the second year of the expanded 12-team format. ESPN takes the lead as the primary broadcast network, with TNT Sports/WBD also airing select games. Miami will host the CFP national Championship.
ESPN will broadcast all four Playoff quarterfinal games, both Playoff Semifinals, and the 2026 CFP National Championship, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This marks Miami’s first time hosting the National Championship as 2021. Atlanta previously hosted in 2018 and 2025.
Dates, locations, and kickoff times for the first-round games will be announced closer to the playoffs.
2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule
The quarterfinal round through the Championship game times, locations, and TV networks are set. The first round schedule will be published later.
| DATE | GAME | TIME (ET) | PLATFORM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday,December 31 | Playoff Quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, january 1 | Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl | Noon | ESPN |
| Thursday, January 1 | Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential | 4 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, January 1 | Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, January 8 | Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta bowl | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, January 9 | Playoff semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Monday, January 19 | College Football Playoff National Championship | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
What’s next
Fans can anticipate the reveal of the first-round game details as the playoff season approaches. Projections and seeding analysis will intensify as teams vie for a spot in the expanded playoff bracket.