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What Time Is the Sugar Bowl 2027?
2027 Sugar Bowl (CFP Semifinal)Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
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The 2027 Sugar Bowl is a College Football Playoff semifinal on Friday, January 15, 2027, kicking off at 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 4:30 PM PT) at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. It airs on ABC and ESPN. The two teams are the winners of the CFP quarterfinals played on December 30 and January 1.
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Sugar Bowl 2027 Kickoff Time in Every Time Zone
| Location | Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Your time | ||
| Eastern (ET)New York, Atlanta, Miami | 7:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
| Central (CT)Chicago, Dallas, Houston | 6:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
| Mountain (MT)Denver, Salt Lake City | 5:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
| ArizonaPhoenix (no daylight saving) | 5:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
| Pacific (PT)Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas | 4:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
| AlaskaAnchorage | 3:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
| HawaiiHonolulu | 2:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
| Puerto RicoSan Juan | 8:30 PM | Fri, Jan 15 |
Sugar Bowl 2027 at a Glance
- Date: Friday, January 15, 2027
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET, 6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT
- Round: College Football Playoff semifinal
- Stadium: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ABC and ESPN, the first CFP semifinal on ABC
- Winner advances to: the CFP National Championship on Monday, January 25, 2027 in Las Vegas
Who Plays in the Sugar Bowl 2027?
The matchup is set by the 12-team bracket. The teams are the winners of two College Football Playoff quarterfinals, played on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 and Friday, January 1, 2027. The bracket is revealed on Selection Day, Sunday, December 6, 2026, and this page is updated as soon as the teams are known.
A Late Date for the Sugar Bowl
January 15 is the latest date the Sugar Bowl has been played in its long history, and it is the game’s first semifinal since the playoff grew to 12 teams. The Sugar Bowl is usually played around New Year’s Day.
CFP Semifinal Schedule
- Thursday, January 14: Orange Bowl, 7:30 PM ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (TNT, truTV, HBO Max)
- Friday, January 15: Sugar Bowl, 7:30 PM ET, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans (ABC, ESPN)
- Monday, January 25: CFP National Championship, 7:30 PM ET, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas (ABC, ESPN)
See every playoff game and time on the College Football Playoff schedule, or the other semifinal at the Orange Bowl.
Sugar Bowl 2027 FAQ
What time is the Sugar Bowl 2027?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 4:30 PM PT) on Friday, January 15, 2027.
Where is the Sugar Bowl played?
At the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the New Orleans Saints.
What channel is the Sugar Bowl on?
ABC and ESPN.
Is the Sugar Bowl a playoff game this year?
Yes. The 2027 Sugar Bowl is one of the two College Football Playoff semifinals, and the winner plays for the national championship on January 25.