The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are usually released on Tuesday evenings during the season, with the final CFP bracket revealed on Selection Sunday in early December.

Typical CFP rankings release

  • During the regular season, weekly CFP rankings shows air on Tuesday nights on ESPN, generally in a one-hour window between about 7–9 p.m. ET.
  • These weekly shows run for several consecutive Tuesdays in November, counting down the top 25 and discussing playoff scenarios.

Final CFP rankings / bracket

  • The final CFP rankings, which also reveal the full 12‑team playoff bracket, are announced on Selection Sunday in early December.
  • For the 2025‑26 season, the CFP playoff bracket selection show is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7, in a midday TV window on ESPN.

How to check exact time each year

  • Exact dates and times can shift slightly each season, so the most reliable source is the official CFP or NCAA schedule page for that specific year.
  • Major sports outlets like ESPN, USA TODAY, and local sports sections also publish the full “CFP rankings release schedule” each season, including every Tuesday show and Selection Sunday details.

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