Indiana is set to face Miami in the College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship game. As millions of fans across the country tune in, college football will determine its national champion on Monday, January 19.

The 12-team College Football Playoff has narrowed down to its final two teams: No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami. Both squads are vying for a chance at immortality in their sport. From NFL plays to college sports scores, the latest updates on all major sports events are essential for fans to stay informed.

The Hoosiers are aiming to achieve one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history. After years of being considered underdogs, Indiana has built a 26-2 record in just two seasons under coach Curt Cignetti. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are hoping to secure their first national championship since 2001. They have made a strong run through the playoff field as the final at-large selection.

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Although Indiana’s fans have traveled well for their playoff victories against Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Oregon in the Peach Bowl, the team will be competing for a national championship on its opponent’s home turf.

Where is the national championship game?

The 2026 College Football Playoff Championship game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This venue is also home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

Hard Rock Stadium has been a key location for college football. The Hurricanes have played their home games there since 2008, when they moved from their previous home, the Orange Bowl. The stadium is located about 24 miles from Miami’s campus in Coral Gables, Florida.

Since the introduction of the BCS in 1998, this will be the fifth time a team has played in a national championship game within a 90-minute drive of its campus. Four of those instances involved LSU playing in title games held at the Superdome in New Orleans.

Monday’s game will mark the sixth time that Hard Rock Stadium has hosted a college football national championship game. This year will also be the second time the stadium has served as the site of a College Football Playoff championship game, following the 2020 season, which was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Where is the national championship game next year?

The 2027 national championship game will be held on January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This will be the first time the game is held at this venue.

CFP national championship sites by year

Here is a list of where College Football Playoff championship games have been held since the inaugural four-team playoff at the end of the 2014 season:

• 2014: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
• 2015: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
• 2016: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
• 2017: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
• 2018: Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
• 2019: Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans)
• 2020: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
• 2021: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
• 2022: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
• 2023: NRG Stadium (Houston)
• 2024: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
• 2025: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
• 2026: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
• 2027: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
• 2028: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)