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What Time Is the Orange Bowl 2027?
2027 Orange Bowl (CFP Semifinal)Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
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The 2027 Orange Bowl is a College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday, January 14, 2027, kicking off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It airs on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. The two teams are the winners of the CFP quarterfinals played on December 30 and January 1.
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Orange Bowl 2027 Kickoff Time in Every Time Zone
| Location | Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Your time | ||
| Eastern (ET)New York, Atlanta, Miami | 7:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
| Central (CT)Chicago, Dallas, Houston | 6:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
| Mountain (MT)Denver, Salt Lake City | 5:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
| ArizonaPhoenix (no daylight saving) | 5:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
| Pacific (PT)Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas | 4:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
| AlaskaAnchorage | 3:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
| HawaiiHonolulu | 2:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
| Puerto RicoSan Juan | 8:30 PM | Thu, Jan 14 |
Orange Bowl 2027 at a Glance
- Date: Thursday, January 14, 2027
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET, 6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT
- Round: College Football Playoff semifinal
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- TV: TNT, truTV and HBO Max, the first CFP semifinal on TNT Sports
- Winner advances to: the CFP National Championship on Monday, January 25, 2027 in Las Vegas
Who Plays in the Orange 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 and quarterfinal sites are revealed on Selection Day, Sunday, December 6, 2026, and this page is updated as soon as the teams are known.
CFP Semifinal Schedule
- Thursday, January 14: Orange Bowl, 7:30 PM ET, Hard Rock Stadium (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.
Orange Bowl 2027 FAQ
What time is the Orange Bowl 2027?
7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
Where is the Orange Bowl played?
At Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, home of the Miami Dolphins.
What channel is the Orange Bowl on?
TNT, truTV and HBO Max.
Is the Orange Bowl a playoff game this year?
Yes. The 2027 Orange Bowl is one of the two College Football Playoff semifinals, and the winner plays for the national championship on January 25.