College Football Playoff
19 Dec–26 Jan11 games12 teamsAEDT
First round
19–20 Dec4 games
Sat 19 Dec
Sun 20 Dec
Quarterfinals
31 Dec–2 Jan4 games
Kick-off slotsSat 2 Jan4:00am8:00am12:00pm
Thu 31 Dec
Sat 2 Jan
Semifinals
15–16 Jan2 games
Fri 15 Jan
Sat 16 Jan
Final
26 Jan1 game
Tue 26 Jan
FAQ
When is the final here?
Tue 26 Jan 11:30am AEDT, at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. That is Australia Day.
Where can I watch?
ESPN holds the worldwide CFP rights, so ESPN on Disney+ and Kayo is the likely home. No Australian listing is out yet.
When does it start?
The first round is 19–20 Dec AEDT, at campus sites.
How many teams?
12. Four first-round games on campus, then quarterfinals and semifinals at six bowls, then the final.