Friday, the College Football Playoff announced their intentions to bring their National Championship game to Las Vegas. The game will be played at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, January 25, 2027, home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas comes off the heels of successfully hosting Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. Also, the city has hosted Formula One’s Las Vegas Grand Prix each of the past two years.
“College football fans across the country are going to be thrilled to hear this news today,” said Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff. “Las Vegas has shown the world they have amazing venues and boundless energy to host an event like the College Football Playoff National Championship in spectacular fashion. I can’t think of a better stage to crown the best team in college football in 2027. I also want to thank Steve Hill and the entire Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for the hard work and dedication they put in to making this day a reality for their city.”
Vegas, America’s entertainment capital
Las Vegas has more than 150,000 hotel rooms, a major plus for the NFL. Plus, the city was willing for the NFL to take over The Strip. That idea gave the CFP the stage their biggest game.
“Pairing the energy of Las Vegas with the College Football Playoff National Championship will make for a truly extraordinary event, both on and off the field,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA. “We appreciate the opportunity the CFP has provided us to welcome college football’s greatest athletes and biggest fans for an unmatched national championship experience in the city built for celebration.”
Las Vegas will become the third area in the Pacific time zone to host the title game. Previously, the Bay Area (2019) and Los Angeles (2023) hosted the game.
The 2026 CFP National Championship game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.