The 2026 National Championship Game is set to take place on Monday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the clash being broadcast on ESPN. But first, there's a whole season to play before two teams are left standing with a chance to write their name in the history books in this massive contest.

ESPN will also broadcast both CFP Semifinals and the 2026 CFP National Championship, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The title game returns to Miami for the first time since 2021, and marks the second straight year the championship is being held in a repeat host city — following Atlanta’s turn in both 2018 and 2025.

The College Football Playoff has announced kickoff times for the upcoming season, including the championship game at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2026, and a quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl at noon on Jan. 1, with both games set for Hard Rock Stadium.