2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule and TV Details Revealed: First-Round Games, Rankings, and More
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff first-round game times and television details have been announced. The four games will be held at campus sites on Dec. 19-20, with one game on Friday and three on Saturday. Two games will be shown on ABC and ESPN, while the other two will be available on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. ESPN will broadcast the quarterfinals, semifinals, and national championship game.
The initial College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be unveiled on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Central on ESPN. The final playoff rankings and selections will be disclosed on Sunday, Dec. 7, following the conclusion of the conference championship games.
The complete schedule for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff is as follows (all times Central): First-round games at campus sites on ABC/ESPN, TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, followed by quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl, semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl, and the national championship game in Miami, all broadcast on ESPN.
For Week 11 of the 2025 season, the college football TV schedule and AL.com's SEC Football Power Rankings are available. Additionally, the Peach Bowl semifinal and the national championship game details are provided. If you make a purchase or sign up for an account through a link on our site, we may earn a commission. By using this site, you agree to our User Agreement and consent to the collection and storage of your interactions and personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.