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When Does the 2026 College Football Playoff Start?

When Does the 2026 College Football Playoff Start?

The 2026 college football season is almost back. Here's everything to know about the College Football Playoff, including postseason schedule.

Jul 9, 2026 by Margaret Nassuna
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Fall is just around the corner, which means college football is almost back. 

With just over a month left of summer, the 2026 NCAA Division I season kicks off Thursday, Aug. 27, with Week Zero action, bringing back packed stadiums, fierce rivalries, and another season full of unforgettable moments.

Every team begins the year with the same goal: earn a chance to compete for a national championship. As the regular season unfolds, the race for a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff will only intensify.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 CFP postseason, including the schedule and key dates.

When Are The 2026 College Football Playoffs Taking Place?

First Round

  • Game 1: Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
  • Remaining Games: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026

Quarterfinals

  • Vrbo Fiesta Bowl: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026
  • Chick Fil-A Peach Bowl/Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic/Rose Bowl: Friday, Jan. 1, 2027

Semifinals

  • Capital One Orange Bowl: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027
  • Allstate Sugar Bowl: Friday, Jan.15, 2027

CFP National Championship:

  • Monday, Jan. 25, 2027

Who Won Each Football National Championship For The 2025-2026 Season?

  • Division I FBS – Indiana def. Miami, 27-21
  • Division I FCS – Montana State def. Illinois State 35-34 (OT)
  • Division II – Ferris State def. Harding, 42-21
  • Division III – University of Wisconsin-River Falls def. North Central (Ill.), 24-14

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Don't miss the latest college football action by bookmarking the FloCollege schedule page for the latest games. 

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