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News—Feb. 3, 2026
CFP Playoff Schedule for the 2026-2027 Post-Season
The general College Football Playoff (CFP) schedule for the 2026-27 post-season was originally released ahead of the 2026 season pending updates for TV assignments, etc.
CFP First Round Games—at campus sites
Dec. 18—8pm EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT
Dec. 19—Noon EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT
Dec. 19—3:30pm EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT
Dec. 19—7:30pm EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT
CFP Quarterfinal Bowl Games—
Dec. 30—Fiesta Bowl 7:30pm EST on ESPN (No New Year’s Eve game to avoid NFL conflict)
Jan. 1—Cotton Bowl TBA EST on ESPN (Noon or Primetime)
Jan. 1—Rose Bowl probable 4pm EST on ESPN (Rose Bowl remains on Jan. 1/will not host semifinal per its request)
Jan. 1—Peach Bowl TBA EST on ESPN (Noon or Primetime)
2027 CFP Semifinal Bowl Games—
Jan. 14—Orange Bowl 7:30pm EST on ESPN (Orange replaces Rose in semifinal rotation)
Jan. 15—Sugar Bowl 7:30pm EST on ESPN
2027 CFP Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV—
Jan. 25—7:30pm EST on ESPN (Orange vs. Sugar winners)
