The College Football Playoff selection show is held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, airing on ESPN around midday (typically running about three hours for the full rankings and bracket reveal).

Basic details

  • Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025.
  • Channel: ESPN, with streaming on the ESPN app and related services.
  • Time window: Midday block, with coverage listed from roughly noon to 3 p.m. Eastern, and the 12‑team bracket revealed early in the show.

What happens during the show

During the selection show, the committee’s final Top 25 rankings are unveiled and the full 12‑team College Football Playoff bracket is revealed, including seeding and first‑round matchups. Analysts then break down the bracket, debate the toughest decisions, and preview the playoff schedule that runs from late December 2025 through the championship on January 19, 2026.

Quick viewing tips

  • Check your local listings for exact start time in your time zone, as national noon ET windows can shift slightly for programming.
  • If you do not have cable, you can usually stream via the ESPN app or live‑TV streaming services that carry ESPN (often with free trials around big events).

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