IRVING, Texas (KMIZ)
The College Football Playoff (CFP) has unveiled the kickoff schedule and television assignments for the upcoming 2024-25 playoff, which will feature the new 12-team format for the first time.
The opening round will kick off on Friday, Dec. 20 and end on Saturday, Dec. 21. All four first round games will be played on college campuses. Those locations are scheduled to be revealed on Sunday, Dec. 8 during the CFP Selection Show.
The playoff will conclude on Monday, Jan. 20 with the national championship game, which will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
You can find the full 2024-25 College Football Playoff schedule in the list below.
PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND: Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. on ABC/ESPN Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. on TNT Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. on TNT Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. on ABC/ESPN
PLAYOFF QUARTERFINALS: Fiesta Bowl: Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN Peach Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. on ESPN Rose Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. on ESPN Sugar Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 7:45 p.m. on ESPN
PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS: Orange Bowl: Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN Cotton Bowl: Friday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIP: CFP National Championship: Monday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
The CFP noted in Wednesday’s press release that the schedule is subject to change and more scheduling details will be announced at a later date.