College Football Playoff releases schedule for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The College Football Playoff has announced its schedule for the 2026-27 championship. Games will begin with the first round on Friday, December 18, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. CDT, followed by three games on Saturday, December 19. The second round will feature major bowl games, including the Fiesta Bowl on December 30 and several others on January 1. Semifinals are set for January 14 and 15, 2027, with the championship game on January 25 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. Notre Dame seeks to secure a playoff position after missing out in previous seasons.
- •First round starts December 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. CDT.
- •Second round includes Fiesta Bowl on December 30.
- •Semifinals scheduled for January 14 and 15, 2027.
- •Championship game to be held January 25, 2027, in Las Vegas.
- •Notre Dame aims to return to the playoff field.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Playoff announces 2026-27 broadcast schedule
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — The College Football Playoff has announced its 2026-27 schedule
"The College Football Playoff and its broadcast partners announced the dates, times, and television information for the 2026-27 playoff.
"The College Football Playoff has announced its schedule for the 2026-2027 championship. Find out the details here.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:37 AMCollege Football Playoff announces 2026-27 broadcast schedule
The College Football Playoff and its broadcast partners announced the dates, times, and television information for the 2026-27 playoff.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:15 PMThe College Football Playoff has announced its 2026-27 schedule
The College Football Playoff has announced its schedule for the 2026-2027 championship. Find out the details here.
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