College Football Playoff Reveals 2026-2027 Quarterfinal, Semifinal Dates and Venues
The College Football Playoff (CFP) has unveiled the dates and venues for the Quarterfinal and Semifinal games for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. These events will take place across various well-known bowl games.
2026-2027 CFP Quarterfinals and Semifinals
The 2026 CFP Quarterfinal matchups are scheduled for:
- December 30, 2026: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
- January 1, 2027: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
- January 1, 2027: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
- January 1, 2027: Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential
The Semifinal games will occur on:
- January 14, 2027: Capital One Orange Bowl
- January 15, 2027: Allstate Sugar Bowl
2027-2028 Season Schedule
For the 2027 season, the Quarterfinal matches will be held on:
- December 31, 2027: Allstate Sugar Bowl
- January 1, 2028: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
- January 1, 2028: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
- January 1, 2028: Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential
The Semifinals will take place on:
- January 13, 2028: Capital One Orange Bowl
- January 14, 2028: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
CFP Executive Director’s Statement
Rich Clark, the Executive Director of the CFP, highlighted the importance of these dates. According to him, they enhance competitive balance and elevate the fan experience. Clark also expressed gratitude to the bowl partners and local communities for their exceptional collaboration during the expansion of the playoff.
Future Announcements
Further details, including specific game times and television networks for the 2026 and 2027 CFP games, will be disclosed later this year. Information regarding the scheduling for the 2028 to 2031 seasons will also be provided in the future.
About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff is the premier event for determining the national champion in college football. This format includes four First-Round games hosted on campuses, followed by Quarterfinal and Semifinal contests rotating among six iconic bowl games. The national championship game will be held on January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
