The College Football season hits its crescendo with the Indiana Hoosiers set to take on the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff Championship game on January 19, 2026.
Miami has clawed its way from the #10 seed to reach its first Championship appearance in nearly 25 years. The undefeated Hoosiers enter as the betting favorites in their first ever national championship game.
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WHEN IS THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME?
The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship kicks off Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can watch the game on ABC (check your local listings) and ESPN (Channel 206).
The undefeated Indiana Hoosiers will take on the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium.
WHERE TO WATCH THE CFP CHAMPIONSHIP?
Fans can catch the College Football Playoff National Championship on ABC (check your local listings) with ESPN (Channel 206). ESPN will also have alt casts available on ESPN 2 (Channel 209).
WHERE IS THE CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PLAYED?
The College Football Playoff National Championship will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
It just so happens to provide the Miami Hurricanes with their biggest home game of the year.
WHO IS PLAYING IN THE CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME?
The Miami Hurricanes will take on the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the CFP National Championship.
Miami, led by head coach Mario Cristobal, entered the playoff as the #10 seed and rode the strength of their defense to a win over Texas A&M in the first round. The defense was joined by timely plays from quarterback Carson Beck and receiver Malachi Toney in wins Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl and Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. This is Miami’s first National Championship appearance since their back-to-back wins in 2002 and 2003.
Indiana’s dream season continues with the school’s first National Championship appearance. The Hoosiers entered the tournament as the #1 seed thanks to an undefeated season and a Big 10 Championship win.
Led by head coach Curt Cignetti and headlined by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Indiana fields the most talented team in the country. Indiana beat Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Oregon in the Peach Bowl to make the national game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams are playing in the CFP Championship?
The undefeated Indiana Hoosiers will face the #10 Miami Hurricanes in the CFP National Championship game.
Where can I watch the NCAA championship game?
The College Football Playoff National Championship can be viewed on ABC, and on ESPN (Channel 206). ESPN will also have alt casts available on ESPN 2 (Channel 209).
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