2026-27 CFP Schedule: Dates, Networks Revealed

The first-round games begin December 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, followed by three games on December 19. Quarterfinals kick off December 30 at the Fiesta Bowl and continue January 1 at multiple sites. The semifinals will be played January 14 at the Orange Bowl and January 15 at the Sugar Bowl. The championship game is scheduled for January 25 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. somethingsdifferent.biz

Broadcast coverage will span ESPN networks, ABC, TNT and truTV. All ESPN network games will stream on the ESPN app, while TNT and truTV games will be available on HBO Max.