Indiana University (IU) plays Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 19, 2026, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Game basics

  • Date : Monday, January 19, 2026.
  • Time : 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Location : Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida (Miami’s home stadium).

What the matchup is

  • The game is the College Football Playoff National Championship, capping the 2025–26 season.
  • It is Indiana’s first-ever appearance in a national title game, while Miami returns to the championship stage for the first time since the early 2000s.

How to watch

  • Broadcast is scheduled on ESPN, with streaming on the ESPN app/ESPN+.
  • IU alumni and fans have official events and watch options promoted through the IU Alumni Association.

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