College Football Playoff Set for 24-Team Expansion in 2027, Conference Championship Games to End
The College Football Playoff is set to expand to 24 teams in 2027. This expansion will also result in the end of conference championship games for the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12.
Des Moines Ames, IA, November 9, 2026 — The College Football Playoff (CFP) is scheduled to undergo a significant expansion, increasing its field to 24 teams starting in the 2027 season. This move marks a substantial shift in the structure of the collegiate postseason football landscape.
Concurrently with the expansion to 24 teams, the CFP will also see the discontinuation of conference championship games for several major collegiate athletic conferences. Specifically, the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the Big Ten Conference, and the Big 12 Conference will no longer hold their respective championship games as part of this new structure.
Details regarding the selection process for the 24 teams, the specific format of the expanded playoff, and the precise implications for teams within these conferences beyond the cessation of championship games were not provided in the information available. The timeline for this change is firmly set for the 2027 calendar year. The decision and its implementation timeline are the key points of this upcoming alteration to the College Football Playoff system. Further information regarding the operational details and the rationale behind these changes was not disclosed. The exact date within 2027 when the expansion will take effect has not been specified. The contractor responsible for implementing these changes was not identified. The financial impact of this expansion and the discontinuation of championship games was not detailed.
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