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College Football Playoff 2026-27: Dates, Kickoff Times & Where to Watch
The 2026-27 College Football Playoff starts with four first-round games at campus sites on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 December: one at 8 PM ET on Friday on ESPN, then noon (ABC and ESPN), 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM ET (TNT, truTV and HBO Max) on Saturday. The 12-team field and the campus sites are announced on Selection Day, Sunday 6 December. The quarterfinals follow with the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Wednesday 30 December at 7:30 PM ET and three more on Friday 1 January at noon, 4 PM and 8 PM ET, with the Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl and Rose Bowl matched to those windows on Selection Day. The semifinals are the Orange Bowl on Thursday 14 January (TNT) and the Sugar Bowl on Friday 15 January (ABC and ESPN), both at 7:30 PM ET. The National Championship is on Monday 25 January 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, across the ESPN networks including ABC.
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| Event | New York | Los Angeles | London | Central Europe | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round: Friday night game on ESPN | 8:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM GMT (Sat 19 Dec) | 2:00 AM CET (Sat 19 Dec) | 12:00 PM AEDT (Sat 19 Dec) |
| First Round: noon game on ABC and ESPN | 12:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM AEDT (Sun 20 Dec) |
| First Round: afternoon game on TNT, truTV and HBO Max | 3:30 PM EST | 12:30 PM PST | 8:30 PM GMT | 9:30 PM CET | 7:30 AM AEDT (Sun 20 Dec) |
| First Round: evening game on TNT, truTV and HBO Max | 7:30 PM EST | 4:30 PM PST | 12:30 AM GMT (Sun 20 Dec) | 1:30 AM CET (Sun 20 Dec) | 11:30 AM AEDT (Sun 20 Dec) |
| Quarterfinal: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (TNT, truTV and HBO Max) | 7:30 PM EST | 4:30 PM PST | 12:30 AM GMT (Thu 31 Dec) | 1:30 AM CET (Thu 31 Dec) | 11:30 AM AEDT (Thu 31 Dec) |
| Quarterfinals: noon window (TNT and HBO Max), bowl assigned Dec 6 | 12:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM AEDT (Sat 2 Jan) |
| Quarterfinals: 4 PM window (ABC and ESPN), bowl assigned Dec 6 | 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM AEDT (Sat 2 Jan) |
| Quarterfinals: 8 PM window (ESPN), bowl assigned Dec 6 | 8:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM GMT (Sat 2 Jan) | 2:00 AM CET (Sat 2 Jan) | 12:00 PM AEDT (Sat 2 Jan) |
| Semifinal: Capital One Orange Bowl (TNT, truTV and HBO Max) | 7:30 PM EST | 4:30 PM PST | 12:30 AM GMT (Fri 15 Jan) | 1:30 AM CET (Fri 15 Jan) | 11:30 AM AEDT (Fri 15 Jan) |
| Semifinal: Allstate Sugar Bowl (ABC and ESPN) | 7:30 PM EST | 4:30 PM PST | 12:30 AM GMT (Sat 16 Jan) | 1:30 AM CET (Sat 16 Jan) | 11:30 AM AEDT (Sat 16 Jan) |
| National Championship (ABC and ESPN networks) | 7:30 PM EST | 4:30 PM PST | 12:30 AM GMT (Tue 26 Jan) | 1:30 AM CET (Tue 26 Jan) | 11:30 AM AEDT (Tue 26 Jan) |
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Frequently asked questions
- What time does College Football Playoff 2026-27 start?
- First Round: Friday night game on ESPN starts at 8:00 PM EST in New York and 1:00 AM GMT in the UK on Sat 19 Dec. First Round: noon game on ABC and ESPN starts at 12:00 PM EST in New York and 5:00 PM GMT in the UK. First Round: afternoon game on TNT, truTV and HBO Max starts at 3:30 PM EST in New York and 8:30 PM GMT in the UK. First Round: evening game on TNT, truTV and HBO Max starts at 7:30 PM EST in New York and 12:30 AM GMT in the UK on Sun 20 Dec. Quarterfinal: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (TNT, truTV and HBO Max) starts at 7:30 PM EST in New York and 12:30 AM GMT in the UK on Thu 31 Dec. Quarterfinals: noon window (TNT and HBO Max), bowl assigned Dec 6 starts at 12:00 PM EST in New York and 5:00 PM GMT in the UK. Quarterfinals: 4 PM window (ABC and ESPN), bowl assigned Dec 6 starts at 4:00 PM EST in New York and 9:00 PM GMT in the UK. Quarterfinals: 8 PM window (ESPN), bowl assigned Dec 6 starts at 8:00 PM EST in New York and 1:00 AM GMT in the UK on Sat 2 Jan. Semifinal: Capital One Orange Bowl (TNT, truTV and HBO Max) starts at 7:30 PM EST in New York and 12:30 AM GMT in the UK on Fri 15 Jan. Semifinal: Allstate Sugar Bowl (ABC and ESPN) starts at 7:30 PM EST in New York and 12:30 AM GMT in the UK on Sat 16 Jan. National Championship (ABC and ESPN networks) starts at 7:30 PM EST in New York and 12:30 AM GMT in the UK on Tue 26 Jan. The table on this page lists the same start in 5 regions.
- Where is College Football Playoff 2026-27 held?
- College Football Playoff 2026-27 is held at Campus sites, bowl stadiums in Glendale, Arlington, Atlanta, Pasadena, Miami Gardens and New Orleans, and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, United States. You do not have to be there to watch it: the city guides on this page cover College Football bars in 42 cities.
- What channel is College Football Playoff 2026-27 on, and where can I stream it?
- In the United States: ESPN and ABC, with five games on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. Bars carry the feed their own subscription allows, so check with the venue before you go.
- Where can I watch College Football Playoff 2026-27 near me?
- Explore your options: explore College Football bars in 42 city guides; use the live map to find venues in your city. Confirm this event's screening with the venue before you go.
Updated November 12, 2026.