The 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship will be played on Monday, January 25, 2027. The game will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the first time the city has hosted the CFP title game. The game is expected to kick off at approximately 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT and will be broadcast on ABC/ESPN.
2026-27 CFP Full Schedule & Locations
The 12-team playoff format continues for the 2026-27 season. Here are the confirmed dates and host sites:
| Round | Date | Site / Bowl | Location |
| First Round | Dec 18–19, 2026 | On-Campus Sites | TBD |
| Quarterfinal | Dec 30, 2026 | Vrbo Fiesta Bowl | Glendale, AZ |
| Quarterfinal | Jan 1, 2027 | Peach Bowl | Atlanta, GA |
| Quarterfinal | Jan 1, 2027 | Rose Bowl | Pasadena, CA |
| Quarterfinal | Jan 1, 2027 | Cotton Bowl | Arlington, TX |
| Semifinal | Jan 14, 2027 | Capital One Orange Bowl | Miami Gardens, FL |
| Semifinal | Jan 15, 2027 | Allstate Sugar Bowl | New Orleans, LA |
| Championship | Jan 25, 2027 | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, NV |
2027 College Football Playoff National Championship Venue
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, NV)
- Capacity: 65,000
- Previous CFP events hosted: None
- Allegiant Stadium will be the first venue in Las Vegas to host a College Football Playoff National Championship.
- Opened in 2020, it is home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.
- Average January weather: 45–55 °F, low chance of rain
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, On Location (official partner), and resale platforms. Prices for similar events start around $400 for upper-level seats.
When Is the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship?
So, here you go if you are looking for when is the 2027 College Football Playoff National championship game. Monday, January 25th, 2027. It will be here before you know it.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Monday, January 25, 2027 |
| Time | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Location | Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, NV |
| Broadcast | ABC |
| Streaming | ESPN+ |
| Radio | ESPN Radio |
2026–27 College Football Playoff Schedule
Here’s the 2026-27 College Football Playoff schedule. The 12-team format includes four first-round games on campus sites, quarterfinals and semifinals at New Year’s Six bowls, and the national championship. Please note the times and TV networks are subject to change as we move closer to the start of the season.
| Round | Date(s) | Details / Sites | Network |
| First Round | Fri, Dec 18 (8 p.m.) Sat, Dec 19 (Noon, 4 p.m., 8 p.m.) | Seeds 5–8 host seeds 9–12 on campus sites | ABC, ESPN, TNT/truTV |
| Quarterfinals | Wed, Dec 30 (7:30 p.m.) Fri, Jan 1 (1 p.m., 5 p.m., 8:45 p.m.) | Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (Glendale, AZ) Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Atlanta) Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA) Goodyear Cotton Bowl (Arlington, TX) | ESPN/ABC |
| Semifinals | Thu, Jan 14(7:30 p.m.) Fri, Jan 15 (7:30 p.m.) | Capital One Orange Bowl (Miami Gardens, FL) Allstate Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) | ESPN |
| National Championship | Mon, Jan 25 (7:30 p.m.) | Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, NV | ABC |
All times Eastern and subject to change. The quarterfinal and semifinal sites rotate annually among the six New Year’s Six bowls.
Format Overview
The top four conference champions receive first-round byes. Seeds 5–8 host seeds 9–12 on campus. The Group of Five conference champion gets an automatic bid. At-large bids fill the remaining spots based on committee rankings. Of course, if this changes, we’ll come back and update you here. For now, the format is the same as the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.
Planning ahead? Check our 2027 March Madness Early Schedule for other major 2027 event dates.
Looking Ahead to When the 2027-28 College Football Playoff National Championship Takes Place
The 2027–28 College Football Playoff National Championship is set for January 24, 2028, in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome. Full 2027–28 schedule preview will be up for you soon.
Updated College Football Playoff FAQ
Where is the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship? The 2027 championship will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This follows the 2026 championship held in Miami.
What is the date of the 2027 CFP National Championship? The game is scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2027. This is later in the month than previous years to accommodate the expanded 12-team playoff schedule and the two-week break between the semifinals and the final.
How many teams are in the 2027 College Football Playoff? The 2026-27 season will feature a 12-team bracket. This includes the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked at-large teams.
Why is there no CFP game on New Year’s Eve? The 2026-27 schedule avoids New Year’s Eve (Thursday, Dec 31) to prevent a broadcast conflict with the NFL’s regular-season schedule. Instead, fans get a massive New Year’s Day tripleheader.
Who won the 2026 National Championship? The Indiana Hoosiers won the 2026 National Championship, defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026.
