The College Football Playoff has announced kickoff times for the upcoming season, including the championship game at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2026, and a quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl at noon on Jan. 1, with both games set for Hard Rock Stadium.

The 2026 National Championship Game is set to take place on Monday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the clash being broadcast on ESPN. But first, there's a whole season to play before two teams are left standing with a chance to write their name in the history books in this massive contest.

The College Football Playoff announced post-first-round dates, times and TV selections for the 2025-26 season, the second under the new 12-team format. After flirting with the CFP last year, the Colorado Buffaloes have their sights on breaking through.