The college football national championship game for this season is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Quick Scoop

  • Date: January 19, 2026 (Monday).
  • Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.
  • It’s the College Football Playoff National Championship, the final game of the 2025–26 bowl season.

Think of it as the season finale of major college football, wrapping up all the playoff drama under the lights in Miami.