The College Football Playoff has unveiled its schedule for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, offering a glimpse into the exciting future of college football. But here's where it gets controversial... The dates and bowl sites for the upcoming quarterfinal and semifinal games have been announced, sparking debates among fans and experts alike. The 2026 national quarterfinals will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 30, with the Fiesta Bowl, followed by the Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Rose Bowl two days later on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. The national semifinals will then take place two weeks after that, with the Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 14, and the Sugar Bowl on Friday, Jan. 15. The 2027 CFP National Championship Game will be held 10 days later at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the 2027 Playoffs, the national quarterfinals will begin with the Sugar Bowl on Friday, Dec. 31, 2027, and conclude with the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Rose Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2028. The national semifinals will follow two weeks later, with the Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 13, and the Cotton Bowl on Friday, Jan. 14, 2028. The 2028 CFP National Championship Game will be held 10 days after that at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. These dates allow us to maintain competitive balance, maximize the fan experience, and provide consistency for everyone involved in the Playoff, according to CFP executive director Rich Clark. But this is the part most people miss... The specific game times and television network assignments for the 2026 and 2027 College Football Playoffs will be revealed later this year. So, get ready for some thrilling football action! But which bowl games will be the most exciting? And will the dates work for fans and players alike? These are the questions that will be answered as the season unfolds. Check out the full schedule below: 2026-27 Playoffs: Quarterfinals: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl; Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential. Semifinals: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027, at the Capital One Orange Bowl; Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. National Championship: Monday, Jan. 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2027-28 Playoffs: Quarterfinals: Friday, Dec. 31, 2027, at the Allstate Sugar Bowl; Saturday, Jan. 1, 2028, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential. Semifinals: Thursday, Jan. 13, 2028, at the Capital One Orange Bowl; Friday, Jan. 14, 2028, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. National Championship: Monday, Jan. 24, 2028, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
