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The College Football Playoff National Championship is the national title game culminating from the NCAA’s 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP). In 2014, the CFP launched as the annual postseason tournament to determine the top team in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). After expanding to a 12-team field in 2024, the CFP now spans four rounds starting in December and concluding with the national championship game in mid-January. Each season, the national championship is hosted in a different city on Championship Monday. In 2026, the College Football Playoff National Championship game will be played on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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When does the College Football Playoff National Championship take place?
The College Football Playoff National Championship will be held on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Where is the College Football Playoff National Championship being held in 2026?
The College Football Playoff National Championship in 2026 will be hosted at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The stadium previously hosted the CFP championship in 2021. Before the game, learn more(Opens in new tab) about the venue.
When does the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship start?
Kickoff for the 12th College Football Playoff National Championship game will take place on January 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where can I buy College Football Playoff National Championship tickets?
Tickets for the College Football Playoff National Championship are available via Ticketmaster, the Official Fan-to-Fan Ticket Marketplace of the College Football Playoff.
How does the College Football Playoff National Championship work?
The College Football Playoff is open to every team in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). To compete in the national championship game, a college football team will need to earn one of the 12 tournament spots determined by the CFP Selection Committee, win one game in the first round (or receive a bye week if ranked in the top four), then win one game apiece in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. Find more details in our CFP explainer(Opens in new tab).
Which teams have won the College Football Playoff National Championship?
Six different teams have won the national championship since the College Football Playoff was introduced in 2014: the Alabama Crimson Tide (3), Clemson Tigers (2), Georgia Bulldogs (2), Ohio State Buckeyes (2), LSU Tigers (1) and Michigan Wolverines (1). Find a breakdown of the most recent CFP winners here(Opens in new tab).
I've been to many, many NCAA events (basketball, football) and I can honestly say this was the first time I have been disappointed. The Women's Basketball Events are THE BEST!. They have lots of free things for the fans. The best thing I got at the 2018 Fan Central was some Dr. Pepper stickers. Never again.....
I took my 8 year old son to the fan experience. He really enjoyed it. It was a day filled with fun.
Your kids will love every minute of it!! If the championship is in your town GO!
The set up was very cool but crow control and line control could have been better. So much fun! Would definitely recommend going to any National Championship. ROLL TIDE
There were no guidelines or easy way to navigate. We couldnt see how some lines started. When we asked questions the folks working there didn't know.
I cannot say enough about how well organized and thought out this event was! I surprised my preteens with this day downtown. They loved every minute! If you are ever in a city where the playoffs are held, this is a must attend event!!!
For those of us who couldn't afford a $2000 ticket to the National Title Game, Fan Fest was a close second!
SEC fanfare much better. Very disappointed in the National Championship Fanfare. Both were located at World Congress Center Atlanta this year.
Getting the stadium was horrible for most fans. To be expected with Trump there. Why does it take over 45 minutes to leave your seat and make it to the exit doors outside? Why?!?!?! Officiating of the game was terrible also.
As Grandparents, we had a lot of fun with the photo opportunities: trophies, guest speakers, Larry Culpepper's RV. (Very funny) The staff was incredibly kind and thoughtful: took pictures for us, gave away a lot of free items, always smiling. Even lines at food venues moved quickly. However, next year I will bring my grandchildren so they can take part in all of the football camps and dozens of other child-friendly events.