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:
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)