The 2024 College Football Playoffs are setting the stage for an electrifying start to the new year. Football fans, mark your calendars!
The action kicks off on January 1st and culminates with the much-anticipated National Championship game on January 8th, at the iconic NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
When are the college football playoffs?
- Rose Bowl Game: January 1.
- Sugar Bowl Game: January 1.
- National Championship: January 8.
Who is in the college football playoffs?
The 4 teams participating in the 2024 College Football Playoffs:
- Alabama – Competing in the semifinals against Michigan.
- Michigan – Facing off against Alabama in the semifinals.
- Texas – Set to play against Washington in their semifinal matchup.
- Washington – Going up against Texas in the semifinals.
These teams have earned their spots through their performance in the regular season and are now vying for the national championship.
The winners of these two semifinal games will meet in the National Championship game on January 8, 2024.
College Football Playoff TV Schedule 2024
Semifinal
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama vs. Michigan | Mon, Jan 1 | 5:00 PM | ESPN |
| Texas vs. Washington | Mon, Jan 1 | 8:45 PM | ESPN |
College Football Championship 2024
| GAME | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal Winners | Mon, Jan 8 | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
New Year’s Six Bowl Games 2023-2024
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri vs. Ohio State | Fri, Dec 29 | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
| Ole Miss vs. Penn State | Sat, Dec 30 | 1:00 PM | ESPN |
| Georgia vs. Florida State | Sat, Dec 30 | 4:00 PM | ESPN |
| Liberty vs. Oregon | Mon, Jan 1 | 1:00 PM | ESPN |
How to Watch the College Football Playoffs 2024?
To watch the 2024 College Football Playoffs, you have multiple options. All games will be broadcast on ESPN’s family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, and possibly others.
For online streaming, the ESPN App allows you to stream the games live if you have a cable subscription including ESPN.
Additionally, streaming services like Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and AT&T TV Now often include ESPN in their packages.
ESPN+ might also offer some games, but it requires a separate subscription.
For mobile viewing, the ESPN app is available, and if you’re subscribed to any streaming services like Hulu or YouTube TV, their apps also allow for watching the games.
You may Check: NFL Playoffs 2024 timetable
How does College Football Playoffs work?
The College Football Playoff is a way to decide the national champion in American college football. Four teams are picked by a group of experts based on their performance during the season.
These teams then play in two semifinal games. The winners of these games go on to play in the National Championship game to decide the champion.
The semifinals are usually held at big bowl games and take place around New Year’s Day, while the championship game is played a week later at a different location each year.