President Trump to Attend 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game
The 2026 College Football Playoff national championship game is set to feature a showdown between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. President Donald Trump will be in attendance for this historic Big Ten-vs.-ACC matchup, scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Monday, Jan. 19. Trump has a history of attending college football games, including previous College Football Playoff matchups and Power Four games.
The White House has confirmed Trump's attendance at the CFP Championship game, where he will be joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump's presence at the game is part of his Martin Luther King Jr. Day schedule, and he has a personal connection to the Miami Hurricanes through his granddaughter, Kai Trump, who recently signed to play for the women's golf team at Miami. This will be Trump's third national championship game appearance, with his first being in 2018 when Alabama secured a thrilling overtime victory against Georgia.
Throughout his time in office, Trump has attended a total of 12 college football games, including games he attended as president-elect and as the Republican nominee for the 2024 Presidential Election. His presence at sporting events has been a notable aspect of his presidency, and his attendance at the CFP Championship game adds to his legacy of engaging with the sports community.