2025 College Football Playoff Schedule and Bracket Details

The 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) is about to kick off, and honestly, it feels like we’ve been waiting forever. This year’s bracket is a wild mix: you’ve got the usual suspects like Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, and Oregon, but suddenly Texas A&M, Miami, and Tulane are in the party for the first time.

As the hype builds, here’s a look at the schedule, the matchups, and a few things you might want to keep an eye on.

CFP Kickoff: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

The whole thing starts tonight with Alabama taking on Oklahoma. It’s happening at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma and kicks off at 7 p.m.

You can catch it on ABC or ESPN, or if you’re in the streaming crowd, Watch ESPN has you covered.

Game Details

Quick rundown for tonight’s opener:

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Date: Friday, Dec. 19
• Location: Memorial Stadium, Norman, Okla.
• TV: ABC, ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

Saturday Showdowns: A Tripleheader of Excitement

Saturday, Dec. 20, is stacked with three games. Each one has its own flavor, and honestly, you might want to clear your schedule.

Kyle Field Clash: Texas A&M Hosts

The day starts at 11 a.m. at Kyle Field in College Station. This one’s on ABC and ESPN, with streaming on Watch ESPN.

• Time: 11 a.m.
• Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
• Location: Kyle Field, College Station
• TV: ABC, ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium: Ole Miss in Action

Next up, 2:30 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Tune in on TNT or TruTV, or stream on HBO Max.

• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
• Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss.
• TV: TNT, TruTV
• Streaming info: HBO Max

Autzen Stadium: Evening Showdown

The last clash of the day starts at 6:30 p.m. at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. It’s on TNT and TruTV, and streaming is again on HBO Max.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
• Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore.
• TV: TNT, TruTV
• Streaming info: HBO Max

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: Quarterfinals

Things heat up even more as we roll into the New Year with quarterfinal games. The top four seeds got a bye, so they’ll finally jump in against winners from the first round.

Cotton Bowl Classic

Quarterfinals get rolling on New Year’s Eve at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m., on ESPN and Watch ESPN.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Date: Saturday, Dec. 31
• Location: Cotton Bowl, Dallas
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

New Year’s Day Tripleheader

Three games on New Year’s Day. First up, the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida at noon.

Then it’s the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California at 3 p.m., and the day wraps up with the Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans at 7 p.m. All three are on ESPN and Watch ESPN.

• Time: Noon
• Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
• Location: Orange Bowl, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

• Time: 3 p.m.
• Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
• Location: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
• Location: Sugar Bowl, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

Semifinals and National Title Game

The semifinalists—whoever survives the madness of Dec. 31 and Jan. 1—move on to Jan. 8 and 9. These games are at the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona and the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Both start at 7:30 p.m., with ESPN and Watch ESPN handling coverage.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Date: Thursday, Jan. 8
• Location: Fiesta Bowl, State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Date: Friday, Jan. 9
• Location: Peach Bowl, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

The championship game is set for Monday, Jan. 19, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m., again on ESPN and Watch ESPN.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Date: Monday, Jan. 19
• Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming info: Watch ESPN

Teams to Watch

The top four seeds this year:

• No. 1 Indiana
• No. 2 Ohio State
• No. 3 Georgia
• No. 4 Texas Tech

These squads earned a first-round bye and now wait to see who they’ll face in the quarters. Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma are all lurking, hoping for a Cinderella run.

Betting Odds

If you’re the betting type, here are the latest odds for the big names:

• Ohio State: +190
• Indiana: +320
• Georgia: +600
• Oregon: +800
• Texas Tech: +850
• Texas A&M: +1800
• Ole Miss: +2200
• Alabama: +2500
• Miami: +2700
• Oklahoma: +5000
• Tulane: +75000
• James Madison: +75000

Odds are bound to move as the games play out—so if you’re feeling lucky, keep your eyes peeled.

Conclusion

The 2025-26 College Football Playoff is shaping up to be an unforgettable tournament.
With a mix of powerhouse programs and some newcomers, every game is set for high-stakes drama.

Honestly, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in for the big games, there’s a lot to look forward to.
It’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement.

For more details on the schedule and matchups, you can check the official source.