College Football Playoff: First Round Game Times and TV Info Announced

Exciting news for college football fans! The first round of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff is right around the corner, with games set to take place at campus sites on December 19-20. Mark your calendars because on Friday, December 19, there will be one game followed by three more on Saturday, December 20.

You won’t want to miss a minute of the action as two of the first-round games will be shown on ABC and ESPN, while the other two will be available on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. And don’t forget, the quarterfinals, semifinals, and national championship game will all be broadcast on ESPN.

Get ready for some thrilling matchups as the first College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be revealed on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Central on ESPN. The final playoff rankings and team selections will be announced on Sunday, December 7, following the completion of the conference championship games.

Here’s the full schedule for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff, all times are Central:

– Friday, Dec. 19
First-round game (campus site), 7 p.m., ABC/ESPN

– Saturday, Dec. 20
First-round game (campus site), 11 a.m., ABC/ESPN
First-round game (campus site), 2:30 p.m., TNT, truTV, HBO Max
First-round game (campus site), 6:30 p.m., TNT, truTV, HBO Max

Make sure to tune in and catch all the thrilling action as college football’s best teams battle it out for a shot at the national championship. Let the countdown to kickoff begin!