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News—Feb. 3, 2026

CFP Playoff Schedule for the 2027-2028 Post-Season

The general College Football Playoff (CFP) schedule for the 2027-28 post-season was originally released ahead of the 2026 season assuming a continuation of the 12-game playoffs into the 2027 season. (Times/TV subject to change)

CFP First Round Games—at campus sites

Dec. 17—8pm EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT

Dec. 18—Noon EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT

Dec. 18—3:30pm EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT

Dec. 18—7:30pm EST on ESPN/ABC or TNT

CFP Quarterfinal Bowl Games—

Dec. 31—Sugar Bowl 7:30pm EST on ESPN

Jan. 1—Fiesta 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)

2028 CFP Semifinal Bowl Games—

Jan. 13—Orange Bowl 7:30pm EST on ESPN

Jan. 14—Cotton Bowl 7:30pm EST on ESPN

2028 CFP Championship Game at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA—(previously hosted in 2020)

Jan. 24—7:30pm EST on ESPN (Orange vs. Cotton winners)

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