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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