Here’s your guide to the 2025-26 college football bowl schedule. This exciting season kicks off on Saturday, December 13, and runs through the College Football Playoff title game on Monday, January 19.
College Football Bowl Games Schedule
December 13
- Celebration Bowl: South Carolina State vs. Prairie View A&M at 12 PM on ABC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- LA Bowl: Boise State vs. Washington at 8 PM on ABC, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
December 16
- Salute to Veterans Bowl: Troy vs. Jacksonville State at 9 PM on ESPN, Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, AL
December 17
- Cure Bowl: Old Dominion vs. South Florida at 5 PM on ESPN, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
- 68 Ventures Bowl: Louisiana vs. Delaware at 8:30 PM on ESPN, Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL
December 18
- Xbox Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Missouri State at 9 PM on ESPN2, Ford Center, Frisco, TX
December 19
- Myrtle Beach Bowl: Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan at 11 AM on ESPN, Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC
- Gasparilla Bowl: Memphis vs. NC State at 2:30 PM on ESPN, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- CFP First Round: No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama at 8 PM on ESPN, ABC, Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
December 20
- CFP First Round: No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) at 12 PM on ESPN, ABC, Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- CFP First Round: No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 20 Tulane at 3:30 PM on TNT, HBO Max, truTV, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
- CFP First Round: No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 24 James Madison at 7:30 PM on TNT, HBO Max, truTV, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR
December 22
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State vs. Utah State at 2 PM on ESPN, Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID
December 23
- Boca Raton Bowl
- New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss at 5:30 PM on ESPN, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
- Frisco Bowl: UNLV vs. Ohio at 9 PM on ESPN, Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, TX
December 24
- Hawai’i Bowl: Cal vs. Hawai’i at 8 PM on ESPN, Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
December 26
- GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern at 1 PM on ESPN, Ford Field, Detroit, MI
- Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota at 4:30 PM on ESPN, Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA at 8 PM on ESPN, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
December 27
- Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina at 11 AM on ESPN, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
- Pinstripe Bowl: Clemson vs. Penn State at 12 PM on ABC, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army at 2:15 PM on ESPN, Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- Pop-Tarts Bowl: No. 12 BYU vs. No. 22 Georgia Tech at 3:30 PM on ABC, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
- Arizona Bowl: Miami (Ohio) vs. Fresno State at 4:30 PM on The CW Network, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
- New Mexico Bowl: No. 25 North Texas vs. San Diego State at 5:45 PM on ESPN, University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
- Gator Bowl: Missouri vs. No. 19 Virginia at 7:30 PM on ABC, EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
- Texas Bowl: LSU vs. No. 21 Houston at 9:15 PM on ESPN, NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
December 29
- Birmingham Bowl
December 30
- Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech at 2 PM on ESPN, Independence Stadium, Shreveport, LA
- Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Illinois at 5:30 PM on ESPN, Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
- Alamo Bowl: No. 16 USC vs. TCU at 9 PM on ESPN, Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
December 31
- ReliaQuest Bowl: No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt at 12 PM on ESPN, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke at 2 PM on CBS, Sun Bowl, El Paso, TX
- Citrus Bowl: No. 13 Texas vs. No. 18 Michigan at 3 PM on ABC, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
- Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. No. 15 Utah at 3:30 PM on ESPN, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- CFP Quarterfinal: No. 2 Ohio State vs. winner of No. 7 Texas A&M/No. 10 Miami (Fla.) at 7:30 PM on ESPN, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
January 1
- CFP Quarterfinal: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. winner of No. 5 Oregon/No. 24 James Madison at 12 PM on ESPN, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
- CFP Quarterfinal: No. 1 Indiana vs. winner of No. 8 Oklahoma/No. 9 Alabama at 4 PM on ESPN, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
- CFP Quarterfinal: No. 3 Georgia vs. winner of No. 6 Ole Miss/No. 20 Tulane at 8 PM on ESPN, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
January 2
- Armed Forces Bowl: Texas State vs. Rice at 1 PM on ESPN, Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
- Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Cincinnati at 4:30 PM on ESPN, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
- Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest at 8 PM on ESPN, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
- Holiday Bowl: No. 17 Arizona vs. SMU at 8 PM on FOX, Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
January 8
- CFP Semifinal at 7:30 PM on ESPN, State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
January 9
- CFP Semifinal at 7:30 PM on ESPN, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
January 19
- CFP National Championship Game at 7:30 PM on ESPN, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
Recent Trends and Insights
Recent data shows college football continues to be a massive draw for fans. In 2023, NCAA football games attracted an average of over 37,000 spectators per game, highlighting the sport’s enduring popularity. Social media reactions show excitement for the bowl games, with hashtags like #CFPBowls trending as fans discuss their predictions and favorite teams.
Experts note that bowl games can have a significant impact on teams’ standings and recruitment. A strong bowl performance can enhance a school’s reputation, making it easier to attract top talent.
In conclusion, the upcoming bowl games promise thrilling matchups and a chance for teams to showcase their skills. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this season is sure to deliver excitement.
