2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule Released
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff follows a 12-team format. Key dates highlight games from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, culminating in the championship in Miami.
12-team playoff format
First round: Dec. 19-20
Quarterfinals: Dec. 31-Jan. 1
Semifinals: Jan. 8-9
Championship: Jan. 19, 2026
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff schedule has been announced, featuring a 12-team format for its second year. The key dates for the games are from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, with the championship game taking place in Miami.
Key Dates of the Playoff Schedule
The playoffs start with the first round on December 19 and 20, followed by the quarterfinals on December 31 and January 1. The semifinals will occur on January 8 and 9, and the final championship game is set for January 19, 2026.
First Round: Dec. 19-20
Quarterfinals: Dec. 31-Jan. 1
Semifinals: Jan. 8-9
Championship Game: Jan. 19, 2026
History of Championship Games
The College Football Playoff has had various championship locations and matchups over the years. For 2025, the championship match will feature No. 10 Miami (Fla.) against an as-yet undetermined opponent at Hard Rock Stadium.
Year(Game Date)
Game
Location
2025
No. 8 Ohio State 34, No. 7 Notre Dame 23
Atlanta, Georgia
Future Championship Locations
Future championship games will take place in Miami and Las Vegas. The 2026 game is planned for January 19 in Miami, while Las Vegas will host the 2027 championship on January 25.
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