The College Football Playoff has set the National Championship site for the 2026 season, Executive Director Rich Clark announced Friday.
The College Football Playoff National Championship for the 2026 season will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2027. The site of the game was previously reported by Brett McMurphy of Action Network.
“College football fans across the country are going to be thrilled to hear this news today,” said Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff. “Las Vegas has shown the world they have amazing venues and boundless energy to host an event like the College Football Playoff National Championship in spectacular fashion. I can’t think of a better stage to crown the best team in college football in 2027. I also want to thank Steve Hill and the entire Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for the hard work and dedication they put in to making this day a reality for their city.”
Next season’s National Championship is slated for Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
“Pairing the energy of Las Vegas with the College Football Playoff National Championship will make for a truly extraordinary event, both on and off the field,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA. “We appreciate the opportunity the CFP has provided us to welcome college football’s greatest athletes and biggest fans for an unmatched national championship experience in the city built for celebration.”
Future CFP National Championship Sites
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, FL
Monday, Jan. 25, 2027
Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas, Nevada
Monday, Jan. 24, 2028
Caesars Superdome – New Orleans, LA*
Monday, Jan. 22, 2029
Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, FL*
Monday, Jan. 21, 2030
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, FL*
* Not officially announced.