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New Year’s Six, playoff semifinals dates through the 2026 season

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(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Updated Dec 18, 2023

The dates for the New Year’s Six bowls and the College Football Playoff through the 2026 season are set.

The New Year’s Six refers to the six bowl games whose teams are chosen by the College Football Playoff committee.

Kickoff times will be announced later.

Here is the schedule:

ExploreRead the full College Bowl schedule for 2024-25, with 12 teams

2024-25

Tuesday, Dec. 31 – Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal

Wednesday, Jan. 1 – Peach Bowl quarterfinal early, Rose Bowl Game quarterfinal middle, Sugar Bowl quarterfinal prime

Thursday, Jan. 9 – Orange Bowl semifinal prime

Friday, Jan. 10 – Cotton Bowl semifinal prime

Monday, Jan. 20 – CFP National Championship (Atlanta)

2025-26

Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Cotton Bowl quarterfinal prime

Thursday, Jan. 1 – Orange Bowl quarterfinal early, Rose Bowl Game quarterfinal middle, Sugar Bowl quarterfinal prime

Thursday, Jan. 8 – Fiesta Bowl semifinal prime

Friday, Jan. 9 – Peach Bowl semifinal prime

Monday, Jan. 19 – CFP National Championship (Miami)

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