Complete 2025-26 College Football Bowl Schedule Released

The bowl game schedule for the 2025-26 college football season has been officially released, featuring a series of exciting matchups. Bowl games commence on Saturday, December 13, 2025, and will culminate in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 19, 2026. Fans can expect a month filled with high-stakes competition across various venues in the United States.

Key Matchups and Broadcast Details

The bowl schedule includes a range of notable games, starting with the ReliaQuest Bowl on December 31, where the No. 23 Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores at 12:00 p.m. ET, broadcasted on ESPN from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Later that day, the Citrus Bowl will feature a thrilling contest between the No. 13 Texas Longhorns and the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines at 3:00 p.m. ET. This matchup will be available on ABC at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals begin the same day, with No. 2 Ohio State taking on No. 10 Miami (Fla.) at 7:30 p.m. ET, also airing on ESPN from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

January 1, 2026, marks the continuation of the playoffs, with No. 4 Texas Tech and No. 5 Oregon competing at noon ET. The day will also host other critical playoff games, including No. 1 Indiana against No. 9 Alabama at 4:00 p.m. ET, and No. 3 Georgia facing No. 6 Ole Miss at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Upcoming Semifinals and Championship Game

Following the quarterfinals, the College Football Playoff Semifinals are scheduled for January 8 and 9, 2026, with games set to take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, respectively. The climax of the season, the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on January 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

As the bowl season progresses, this article will be updated with final scores and key highlights from each game, providing fans with a comprehensive overview of the outcomes.

With the excitement building for the 2025-26 college football bowl season, fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare for a month of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments in college sports.