The next College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, and Friday, January 9, 2026.

Quick Scoop: Key dates

  • Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 – CFP Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
  • Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 – CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Simple breakdown

  • These semifinals are part of the 2025–26 College Football Playoff schedule, the second year of the 12‑team format.
  • The winners of the two semifinals advance to the CFP National Championship on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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