when is college football playoff announced

The College Football Playoff field is announced on “Selection Sunday,” which for the 2025 season falls on Sunday, December 7, 2025, when the final rankings and full 12‑team bracket are released.

Key date: Selection Sunday

• The final College Football Playoff rankings for the 2025 season will be released on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

• On that same day, the selection committee reveals the full 12‑team playoff bracket, including seeds, matchups, and game locations.

How this fits the 2025–26 CFP

• The 2025–26 College Football Playoff is the second year of the 12‑team format, featuring 11 total games from the first round through the national championship.

• First‑round games for that playoff run from December 19–20, 2025, with the national championship scheduled for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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