Your Guide to Watching Indiana vs. Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship on TV and Online

College Football Playoff Championship Set: Indiana Faces Miami

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has narrowed its championship showdown to two teams: undefeated No. 1 seed Indiana and the University of Miami. They will compete for the national title on Monday, January 19, at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

ESPN will broadcast the game, scheduled to kick off at 7:50 p.m. ET (4:50 p.m. PT). The network will utilize its "MegaCast" format, offering 14 different broadcast options across multiple platforms, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ACC Network. Fans can also catch the game on ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, and via streaming on the ESPN app.

Pregame coverage will begin at 5 p.m. ET, featuring College GameDay with hosts Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, and Nick Saban.

On the main ESPN telecast, Chris Fowler and Herbstreit will call their twelfth consecutive CFP National Championship, with sideline reporting from Holly Rowe (Indiana) and Molly McGrath (Miami). Additionally, Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show will air on ESPN2, featuring McAfee on the sidelines.

For Spanish-speaking audiences, ESPN Deportes will feature Eduardo Varela, Pablo Viruega, Sebastian M. Christensen, and Carlos Nava providing commentary. On ESPN Radio, Sean McDonough and analyst Greg McElroy will cover the game from the booth.

Indiana is seeking its first national title, riding momentum from Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Miami, historically a championship powerhouse, aims for its sixth title, the first since 2001.

The CFP kicked off with four first-round games on December 19 and 20, followed by quarterfinal matches on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The quarterfinal winners advanced to the semifinals on January 8-9, culminating in the national championship.

CFP Schedule and Results:

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

• Monday, January 20
  No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 10 Miami — 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
  Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, FL

SEMIFINALS

• Thursday, January 8
  Fiesta Bowl: No. 6 Ole Miss 31, No. 10 Miami 27

• Friday, January 9
  Peach Bowl: No. 1 Indiana 56, No. 5 Oregon 22

QUARTERFINALS

• Wednesday, December 31
  Cotton Bowl Classic: No. 10 Miami 24, No. 2 Ohio State 14

• Thursday, January 1
  Orange Bowl: No. 5 Oregon 23, No. 4 Texas Tech 0
  Rose Bowl: No. 1 Indiana 38, No. 9 Alabama 3
  Sugar Bowl: No. 6 Ole Miss 39, No. 3 Georgia 34

FIRST ROUND

• Friday, December 19
  No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24

• Saturday, December 20
  No. 10 Miami 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3
  No. 6 Ole Miss 41, No. 11 Tulane 10
  No. 5 Oregon 51, No. 12 James Madison 34