The 2024 college football postseason is in full swing and the ultimate prize is the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. While there’s still a long way to go before the national champion is decided, here’s everything you need to know about the game need to know.

When is the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game?

The 2025 CFP National Championship Game is scheduled for January 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

If January 20th seems later than usual, that’s because it is. With the expansion of the playoffs to 12 teams, the national title game was postponed approximately 10 days to accommodate the additional games.

Where is the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game?

The 2025 CFP National Championship Game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted the title game in 2018, where Alabama beat Georgia in overtime. The venue, which replaced the Georgia Dome, opened in 2017 and is home to the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS). The stadium also hosted the Super Bowl in 2019 and will host the big game again in 2028.

Complete 2025 College Football Playoff schedule

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First round (December 20-21)

• Friday, December 20th at 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN
• Saturday, December 21st at 12pm | TNT
• Saturday, December 21st at 4 p.m. | TNT
• Saturday December 21st at 8pm | ABC/ESPN

Quarterfinals (December 31st – January 1st)

• Fiesta Bowl: Tuesday, December 31st at 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
• Peach Bowl: Wednesday, January 1 at 1 p.m. | ESPN
• Rose Bowl: Wednesday, January 1 at 5 p.m. | ESPN
• Sugar Bowl: Wednesday, January 1 at 8:45 p.m. | ESPN

Semi-finals (January 9-10)

• Orange Bowl: Thursday, January 9th at 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
• Cotton Bowl: Friday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. | ESPN

CFP National Championship

• Monday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. | Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia | ESPN

How to watch the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game

The 2025 CFP National Championship Game will be broadcast on ESPN.