College Football Playoff reveals schedule for 12-team format debut

IRVING, Texas (KMIZ)

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has unveiled the kickoff schedule and television assignments for the upcoming 2024-25 playoff, which will feature the new 12-team format for the first time.

The opening round will kick off on Friday, Dec. 20 and end on Saturday, Dec. 21. All four first round games will be played on college campuses. Those locations are scheduled to be revealed on Sunday, Dec. 8 during the CFP Selection Show.

The playoff will conclude on Monday, Jan. 20 with the national championship game, which will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

You can find the full 2024-25 College Football Playoff schedule in the list below.

• PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND:
  • Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. on ABC/ESPN
  • Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. on TNT
  • Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. on TNT
  • Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. on ABC/ESPN
• PLAYOFF QUARTERFINALS:
  • Fiesta Bowl: Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
  • Peach Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. on ESPN
  • Rose Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. on ESPN
  • Sugar Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 7:45 p.m. on ESPN
• PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS:
  • Orange Bowl: Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
  • Cotton Bowl: Friday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
• PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIP:
  • CFP National Championship: Monday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN

The CFP noted in Wednesday's press release that the schedule is subject to change and more scheduling details will be announced at a later date.