What Time Is the National Championship Game 2027? CFP Kickoff
The 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship kicks off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Monday, January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. ABC and ESPN carry the game. It is the first title game played in Las Vegas.
In your time zone ():
National Championship Kickoff Time by Time Zone
| Time zone | Kickoff |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM |
| Pacific (PT), Las Vegas | 4:30 PM |
| Alaska (AKST) | 3:30 PM |
| Hawaii (HST) | 2:30 PM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 12:30 AM Tue |
2026-27 College Football Playoff Schedule
| Round | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|
| Selection Day | Sun, Dec 6 | 12-team bracket revealed |
| First Round | Fri, Dec 18 and Sat, Dec 19 | Campus sites |
| Quarterfinal | Wed, Dec 30 | Fiesta Bowl, Glendale |
| Quarterfinals | Fri, Jan 1 | Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, Cotton Bowl |
| Semifinal | Thu, Jan 14 | Orange Bowl, Miami Gardens |
| Semifinal | Fri, Jan 15 | Sugar Bowl, New Orleans |
| National Championship | Mon, Jan 25, 7:30 PM ET | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas |
How Long Is the National Championship Game?
A College Football Playoff title game usually runs about three and a half hours. With a 7:30 PM ET kickoff, expect it to end around 11:00 PM ET. This is an estimate.
National Championship FAQ
What time is the national championship game?
Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Monday, January 25, 2027, on ABC and ESPN.
Where is the 2027 national championship?
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the first CFP title game held in Las Vegas.
When are the College Football Playoff semifinals?
The Orange Bowl semifinal is Thursday, January 14, and the Sugar Bowl semifinal is Friday, January 15, 2027.
Who won the last national championship?
Indiana beat Miami (Fla.) 27-21 in January 2026 for its first national title.
When is the 2028 national championship?
The 2028 title game is set for January 24, 2028, in New Orleans.
Last updated November 2, 2026, by WTIT Time Desk. Times checked against the College Football Playoff and ESPN schedule.
