Miami plays Indiana in the 2026 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

  • Matchup: Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers for the College Football Playoff National Championship.
  • Date: Monday, January 19, 2026.
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (about 12:30 a.m. UTC on January 20).
  • Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida (Miami’s home stadium).

Why this game matters

  • Indiana is making its first-ever appearance in a national championship game, coming in as the No. 1 team.
  • Miami returns to a national title stage for the first time since the early 2000s and has a chance to win a championship in its own home stadium, a rarity in the modern title era.

Quick FAQ style notes

  • TV/coverage: The national championship is scheduled as the College Football Playoff title game broadcast in prime time (7:30 p.m. ET).
  • Historical meetings: Miami and Indiana have only met twice before, with games in the 1960s, making this matchup feel fresh on the modern stage.

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