When is the CFP championship game? Date, time, TV schedule for Indiana vs. Miami in College Football Playoff final

The College Football Playoff national championship game is set for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Top-seeded Indiana will face No. 10 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The matchup features coaches Curt Cignetti of Indiana and Mario Cristobal of Miami, both of whom have successfully revitalized their programs. Key players include veteran transfer quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza for Miami and Carson Beck for Indiana.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN and its associated networks, including ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, and the ACC Network. Various commentary and broadcast options will be available, including the main broadcast with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit on ESPN. Fans can also stream the game live via the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.

Indiana reached the final by defeating Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl, while Miami advanced with a 31-27 victory over Ole Miss in the Fiesta