2026-27 College Football Playoff Schedule Unveiled: Key Dates and Broadcast Details
The anticipation for the 2026-27 College Football Playoff (CFP) season is already building. Fans are itching for the schedule, dates, times, and which networks will carry these games.
CFP, ESPN, and TNT Sports just dropped a pile of details about the upcoming season. It’s shaping up to be a wild ride, from the first round all the way to the championship.
This quick guide covers the essentials for the 2026-27 CFP schedule.
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First-Round Games: Kicking Off the Excitement
The first-round games kick off December 18 at 8 p.m. ET. They’ll be played on campus sites, so expect that classic college football energy.
Things ramp up on December 19 with a tripleheader: noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. The first game of the day lands on ABC and ESPN, while TNT and truTV handle the other two.
Broadcasting Details
Here’s how to catch the first-round action:
- December 18, 8 p.m. ET: ESPN
- December 19, Noon: ABC and ESPN
- December 19, 3:30 p.m.: TNT
- December 19, 7:30 p.m.: truTV
Quarterfinals: The Road to Glory
The quarterfinals promise some real fireworks. The Fiesta Bowl gets things started December 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Three more quarterfinals are on January 1, with games at noon, 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. The Peach, Cotton, and Rose Bowls will host those, but exact matchups and times will drop when the playoff field’s set on December 6.
Quarterfinal Broadcast Schedule
Quarterfinals will be spread across a few networks:
- Fiesta Bowl, December 30, 7:30 p.m.: TNT and truTV
- January 1, Noon: TNT and truTV
- January 1, 4 p.m.: ABC and ESPN
- January 1, 8 p.m.: ESPN
Semifinals: The Final Four
The semifinals are always a show. The first one lands at the Orange Bowl on January 14 at 7:30 p.m., airing on TNT and truTV.
The second semifinal is set for January 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sugar Bowl, with coverage on ABC and ESPN.
Semifinal Broadcast Schedule
Here’s where to find the semifinals:
- Orange Bowl, January 14, 7:30 p.m.: TNT and truTV
- Sugar Bowl, January 15, 7:30 p.m.: ABC and ESPN
Championship Game: The Ultimate Battle
The championship caps it all off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on January 25 at 7:30 p.m. This one’s huge—national title on the line, and it’s on ESPN networks, including ABC.
Streaming will be available through the ESPN app, so you can tune in wherever you are (or at least wherever you get WiFi).
Championship Game Broadcast Details
Catch the title game here:
- ESPN networks: Including ABC
- Streaming: ESPN app
Streaming Options: Never Miss a Moment
If streaming’s more your thing, you’re covered. All ESPN network games are on the ESPN app.
Games on TNT and truTV will stream on HBO Max. So, plenty of ways to keep up—no excuses to miss a play.
Streaming Platforms
Here are the streaming options for the 2026-27 College Football Playoff:
- ESPN app: All ESPN network games
- HBO Max: TNT and truTV games
If you want more details about the 2026-27 College Football Playoff schedule, including dates, times, and networks, keep an eye on your favorite sports news sources.
The season’s shaping up to be wild—top teams, big moments, and probably a few surprises. Can’t wait to see who comes out on top this year.
