2026-27 College Football Playoff Schedule Revealed

First-round games begin Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and continue Dec. 19 with multiple time slots. Quarterfinals are scheduled for Dec. 30 and Jan. 1, with the semifinals on Jan. 14-15. The championship game will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. across ESPN networks.

Broadcast details include ABC and ESPN for certain games, while TNT and truTV will air others. All ESPN network games will be available on the ESPN app, and TNT/truTV games will stream on HBO Max. The Peach, Cotton and Rose bowls will serve as quarterfinal sites with assignments coming when the playoff field is announced Dec. 6. h-doctor.club