College Football Playoff 2026-27 Kickoff Times and Broadcast Details Revealed
The College Football Playoff (CFP) schedule for the 2026-27 season is here, and fans everywhere are already buzzing. The lineup covers kickoff times, broadcast info, and where you can actually catch the games.
Honestly, it feels like a lot to keep track of, but this rundown should help you plan your watch parties or solo couch sessions. From the first-round matchups on campus to the championship showdown in Las Vegas, here’s the gist of what’s coming up.
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First-Round Games: Campus Sites
The first round starts December 18, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Then on December 19, there are three more games at noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Catching the first of the tripleheader? That’s on ABC and ESPN. The next two games shift to TNT and truTV, so you’ll want to check your channel guide or streaming app ahead of time.
Broadcast Details
December 18, 2026:
- 8 p.m. ET: ESPN
December 19, 2026:
- 12 p.m. ET: ABC and ESPN
- 3:30 p.m. ET: TNT
- 7:30 p.m. ET: truTV
Quarterfinals: Fiesta, Peach, Cotton, and Rose Bowls
The quarterfinals kick off with the Fiesta Bowl on December 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. After that, things heat up on January 1, 2027, with games at noon, 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
First and second quarterfinals air on TNT and truTV. The third is on ABC and ESPN, and the last one lands on ESPN. Peach, Cotton, and Rose Bowls are in the mix, but the exact slots for each will be set when the playoff field gets announced December 6, 2026.
Quarterfinal Schedule
December 30, 2026:
- 7:30 p.m. ET: Fiesta Bowl on TNT and truTV
January 1, 2027:
- 12 p.m. ET: TNT and truTV
- 4 p.m. ET: ABC and ESPN
- 8 p.m. ET: ESPN
Semifinals: Orange and Sugar Bowls
The semifinals take over two of the sport’s classic venues: the Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl. The Orange Bowl hosts the first semifinal on January 14, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. ET, airing on TNT and truTV.
The Sugar Bowl follows on January 15, 2027, same time, but this one is on ABC and ESPN. These games decide who gets to play for it all.
Semifinal Schedule
January 14, 2027:
- 7:30 p.m. ET: Orange Bowl on TNT and truTV
January 15, 2027:
- 7:30 p.m. ET: Sugar Bowl on ABC and ESPN
Championship Game: Allegiant Stadium
The championship game lands at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on January 25, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. ET. It’s going to be everywhere—ESPN networks, ABC, and streaming on the ESPN app if you’re out and about.
Championship Game Details
- January 25, 2027:
- 7:30 p.m. ET: Allegiant Stadium on ESPN networks, including ABC
Streaming Options
Prefer streaming? Every ESPN network broadcast will be on the ESPN app. Games on TNT and truTV will also show up on HBO Max.
So whether you’re home, at a bar, or sneaking a peek on your phone, you won’t have to miss a thing.
Streaming Platforms
- ESPN App: All games on ESPN networks
- HBO Max: Games on TNT and truTV
The 2026-27 College Football Playoff schedule is loaded with exciting matchups. There are plenty of ways to catch all the action, so fans really won’t miss out this year.
If you want the full rundown or just want to keep tabs on updates, check out the official announcement on Yahoo Sports.
