2025 College Football Playoff First Round Schedule and TV Details Revealed
The excitement is building as we hit the final stretch of the College Football regular season. November’s here, and fans are buzzing about the first set of College Football Playoff rankings.
But honestly, there’s more on the horizon than just rankings. The College Football Playoff committee has dropped the kickoff times and TV partners for the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff.
This news really sets the stage for what could be an electrifying postseason. It’s a peek into the future of college football, and, if you’re like me, it’s hard not to get a little hyped.
Let’s poke around the details of the 2025 College Football Playoff schedule and see what it might mean for fans and teams.
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2025 College Football Playoff Schedule Announcement
On a recent Tuesday morning, the College Football Playoff committee finally revealed the much-anticipated schedule for the first round of the 2025 playoff. That means fans can actually start planning those viewing parties and tailgates—no more guessing games.
The first round kicks off Friday, December 19th, at 8:00 PM Eastern on ESPN. That primetime slot should make for a pretty lively start to a weekend packed with high-stakes football.
First Round Matchups
There will be four games in the first round. Two will air on ESPN, while the other two will be on TNT, TruTv, and HBO Max.
So, plenty of options for catching the action, whether you’re a cable loyalist or a streamer.
Here’s the full first-round schedule:
- Friday, December 19th, 8:00 PM ET on ESPN/ABC
- Saturday, December 20th, 12:00 PM ET on ESPN/ABC
- Saturday, December 20th, 3:30 PM ET on TNT
- Saturday, December 20th, 7:30 PM ET on TNT
After the first round, every remaining game will be on ESPN. That should make things simpler for anyone trying to keep up.
Playoff Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals will play out over two days: Wednesday, December 31st, and Thursday, January 1st. These games are where things really start to get interesting.
Quarterfinals Schedule
Here’s what the quarterfinals lineup looks like:
- Wednesday, December 31st, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN
- Thursday, January 1st, 12:00 PM ET on ESPN
- Thursday, January 1st, 4:00 PM ET on ESPN
- Thursday, January 1st, 8:00 PM ET on ESPN
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with wall-to-wall football—what more could fans ask for?
Playoff Semifinals
The playoff semifinals keep the momentum going into the new year. They’re set for Thursday, January 8th, and Friday, January 9th.
Semifinals Schedule
Here are the semifinal dates and times:
- Thursday, January 8th, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN
- Friday, January 9th, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN
At this point, teams will be absolutely desperate to punch their ticket to the title game. Expect some real drama.
College Football Playoff National Championship
It all comes down to the national championship game. That’s happening Monday, January 19th, at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.
One game, one champion, and a season’s worth of stories coming to a head. Can’t wait.
National Championship Details
The national championship game is always a big deal. Millions tune in, hoping to see something special and maybe witness a legend in the making.
This year’s showdown is set for prime time. Fans are in for a night of football they probably won’t forget anytime soon.
Want more details on the 2025 College Football Playoff schedule? You can check out the official announcement for updates and news.
