Complete 2025-26 College Football Bowl Schedule: Dates, Scores, TV Info
The 2025-26 college football bowl season is almost here. It’s shaping up to be packed with wild matchups, old-school rivalries, and a few surprises along the way.
This year’s schedule stretches from December 13 all the way to January 19. The whole thing wraps up with the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Whether you’re the kind of fan who plans your holidays around these games or you just like to check in now and then, here’s a quick guide to help you keep track. We’ve got schedules, scores, TV channels, and kickoff times lined up below.
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2025-26 College Football Bowl Game Schedule
Bowl season kicks off on Saturday, December 13. There’s a mix of games scattered across the country, so you’ll probably find something worth tuning in for.
Here are a few of the opening weekend matchups that might catch your eye:
Opening Weekend
Things start off strong, with a handful of games to get the energy going:
- Celebration Bowl: 12 p.m. ET | ABC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- LA Bowl: 9 p.m. ET | ESPN | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Salute to Veterans Bowl: 9 p.m. ET | ESPN | Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama
Mid-December Highlights
As December rolls on, a few more games pop up that are worth circling on your calendar:
- Cure Bowl: 5 p.m. ET | ESPN | Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
- 68 Ventures Bowl: 8:30 p.m. ET | ESPN | Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Alabama
- Myrtle Beach Bowl: 12 p.m. ET | ESPN | Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina
Key Matchups to Watch
Some games just feel bigger—whether it’s history, the teams, or the setting. Here are a few you probably don’t want to miss:
Holiday Season Showdowns
The holiday stretch brings a handful of bowl games that always seem to get people talking:
- Gasparilla Bowl: 3:30 p.m. ET | ESPN | Raymond Jones Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: 2 p.m. ET | ESPN | Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
- Boca Raton Bowl: 2 p.m. ET | ESPN | Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
There’s just something about bowl games on New Year’s that hits different. Here are the big ones closing out the year and kicking off the next:
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl): 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl): 12 p.m. ET | ESPN
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl): 4 p.m. ET | ESPN
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl): 8 p.m. ET | ESPN
College Football Playoff
The Playoff is where things really get serious. Only the top teams make it here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Quarterfinals
Four games, all loaded with drama and potential upsets:
- Cotton Bowl: 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN
- Orange Bowl: 12 p.m. ET | ESPN
- Rose Bowl: 4 p.m. ET | ESPN
- Sugar Bowl: 8 p.m. ET | ESPN
Semifinals
The winners move on, losers go home. It’s that simple:
- Fiesta Bowl: 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN
- Peach Bowl: 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN
National Championship
It all comes down to this—one last game to decide it all:
- National Championship Game: 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN | Miami, Florida
Historic Scores and Memorable Moments
Since 2014, the Playoff has delivered some wild finishes and jaw-dropping upsets. A few scores still linger in fans’ minds:
- 2014 Rose Bowl: No. 2 Oregon 59, No. 3 Florida State 20
- 2014 Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 1 Alabama 35
- 2014 CFP National Championship Game: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 2 Oregon 20
- 2015 Orange Bowl: No. 1 Clemson 37, No. 4 Oklahoma 17
- 2015 Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Alabama 38, No. 3 Michigan State 0
- 2015 CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Alabama 45, No. 1 Clemson 40
Conclusion
The 2025-26 college football bowl season is shaping up to be a wild ride. There’s a packed lineup, some classic matchups, and of course, the College Football Playoff looming large.
Fans have a lot to keep track of, honestly. If you want to stay in the loop, it’s probably smart to check for updates on scores, schedules, and TV info.
Whether you’re rooting for your team or just in it for the chaos, this bowl season might just surprise you. Who knows what kind of moments we’ll get?
