what channel is college football championship

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game is airing on ESPN in the United States, with streaming available through ESPN’s app and providers that carry ESPN.

Main broadcast details

• TV channel in the U.S.: ESPN.

• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 19, 2026.

• Matchup: Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Ways to watch

• Cable/satellite: Any package that includes ESPN will carry the game; ESPN is listed as the primary broadcaster.

• Streaming in the U.S.: Available in the ESPN app and through live TV streaming services that have ESPN (for example, Sling’s Orange plan, among others).

• International:
  • Australia: ESPN via Foxtel, with streaming options tied to that subscription.

* UK: Shown on DAZN, which is offering the championship stream free with a registered account.

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