when is the college championship football game

The next College Football Playoff National Championship game is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Game basics

• Date: Monday, January 19, 2026.

• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. EST.

• Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

• TV: ESPN is listed as the broadcaster.

Who’s playing

• The matchup is set as the Miami Hurricanes vs. the Indiana Hoosiers for the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.

• This game crowns the national champion for the 2025 FBS college football season.

Related championship game

If by “college championship football game” you meant the FCS (Division I Championship Game) instead of the CFP title game:

• The 2026 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game (FCS) was played on Monday, January 5, 2026, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, with a 7:30 p.m. EST kickoff.

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