when is national championship 2026

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Key details

• Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time

• Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium

• City: Miami Gardens, Florida

• TV / streaming: Broadcast on ESPN, with streaming on the ESPN app/ESPN+ for most viewers.

Quick context

• This game caps the 2025–26 College Football Playoff season, using the expanded 12‑team playoff format.

• Miami and Hard Rock Stadium were selected in advance as the host site specifically for the 2026 title game , bringing the CFP championship back to South Florida.

What to search to stay updated

• Use phrases like “2026 College Football Playoff National Championship latest news” or “CFP National Championship Miami Jan. 19, 2026” to get matchup, ticket, and pregame coverage once the finalists are set.

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