2026-27 College Football Playoff Schedule
Every date and site for the 12-team College Football Playoff, from Selection Day to the national championship in Las Vegas.
Updated
| Round | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|
| Selection Day | Sun, Dec. 6, 2026 | Final CFP rankings and the 12-team bracket are released. |
| First round (campus sites) | Fri–Sat, Dec. 18–19, 2026 | Seeds 5–8 host seeds 9–12. |
| Quarterfinal: Fiesta Bowl | Wed, Dec. 30, 2026 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. |
| Quarterfinals: Cotton, Peach & Rose Bowls | Fri, Jan. 1, 2027 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Rose Bowl (Pasadena). |
| Semifinal: Orange Bowl | Thu, Jan. 14, 2027 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. |
| Semifinal: Sugar Bowl | Fri, Jan. 15, 2027 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. |
| National Championship | Mon, Jan. 25, 2027 | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. |
Kickoff times and the bowl assigned to each quarterfinal matchup are announced on Selection Day.
Projected first-round games
- No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Notre Dame
- No. 11 Kentucky at No. 6 Texas
- No. 10 BYU at No. 7 Miami
- No. 9 Indiana at No. 8 Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship?
Monday, January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Which bowls host the 2026-27 CFP quarterfinals?
The Fiesta Bowl (Dec. 30), and the Cotton, Peach and Rose Bowls (Jan. 1). The Orange and Sugar Bowls host the semifinals on Jan. 14 and 15.