Cotton Bowl to host College Football Playoff games in 2027 and 2028
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The College Football Playoff (CFP) has announced the dates and locations for the quarterfinals and semifinals for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. In the 2026 season, quarterfinals will take place on December 30 at the Fiesta Bowl and January 1 at the Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Rose Bowl. Semifinals are scheduled for January 14 at the Orange Bowl and January 15 at the Sugar Bowl. The championship game will be held on January 25 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
For the 2027 season, quarterfinals are set for December 31 at the Sugar Bowl and January 1 at the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Rose Bowl. Semifinals will occur on January 13 at the Orange Bowl and January 14 at the Cotton Bowl, with the championship game slated for January 24 at the Superdome in New Orleans. Details on game times and television coverage will be announced at a later
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