The Indiana vs. Miami (FL) national championship game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Official start time

  • The listed broadcast start time for Indiana vs. Miami (FL) is 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
  • Some coverage notes that actual kickoff may be a bit later (around 7:50 p.m. ET) due to pregame ceremonies and TV build‑up, which is common for major title games.

Where it’s being played

  • The game is being held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida , as the College Football Playoff national championship.

How to watch

  • TV: ESPN is carrying the main broadcast of the game.
  • Streaming: You can stream through the ESPN app with a TV provider login, or via live‑TV streaming services that include ESPN.

TL;DR: The Indiana game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET, with actual kickoff likely closer to 7:50 p.m. ET after pregame coverage.