More than a week after the CFP national championship matchup was finalized, it’s just about time for the final college football game of the season.
Top seed Indiana meets the Cinderella team in the bracket, No. 10 Miami, on the Hurricanes’ turf in South Florida with the title on the line.
It’s a fascinating matchup of coaches who have transformed their programs in Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal, not to mention veteran transfer QBs in Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck.
Will the ‘Canes become the latest to fall victim to the Indiana meat grinder, or will Miami pull of an all-time title game upset?
Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch.
When is the CFP championship game?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 19
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
College football is a Saturday sport, but the 2026 CFP national championship game will be played Monday, Jan. 19.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Where to watch CFP national championship
Fans can tune in to the Indiana vs. Miami national championship live on the ESPN networks. The network will have a handful of broadcast options across its “MegaCast” for the game.
The main broadcast featuring Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will air on ESPN, while ESPN2 will have Pat McAfee and Co. providing commentary. ESPNU has the Film Room broadcast featuring former coaches Steve Addazio, Dave Clawson, Gene Chizik and Mike Gundy, while ESPNews will carry the SkyCast feed. ACC Network has a Field Pass with sideline commentary from Taylor Tannebaum, Eric Mac Lain, Eddie Royal and Jimbo Fisher.
Cord-cutters can also live stream the action on the ESPN app, or Fubo.
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College Football Playoff schedule, results
First round
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24 | — | — |
| First Round | No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3 | — | — |
| First Round | No. 6 Ole Miss 41, No. 11 Tulane 10 | — | — |
| First Round | No. 5 Oregon 51, No. 12 James Madison 34 | — | — |
Quarterfinals
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Bowl | No. 10 Miami 24, No. 2 Ohio State 14 | — | — |
| Orange Bowl | No. 5 Oregon 23, No. 4 Texas Tech 0 | — | — |
| Rose Bowl | No. 1 Indiana 38, No. 9 Alabama 3 | — | — |
| Sugar Bowl | No. 6 Ole Miss 39, No. 3 Georgia 34 | — | — |
Semifinals
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Bowl | No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 31, No. 6 Ole Miss 27 | — | — |
| Peach Bowl | No. 1 Indiana 56, Oregon 22 | — | — |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Championship | No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
