Where to watch College Football Playoff rankings release today: Time, TV channel for first CFP selection show in 2026

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As the holidays near, we're officially entering the most exciting part of the college football season. The first College Football Playoff rankings release will drop on Tuesday.

There are just four weekends left in the regular season, which means it's crunch time for championship-hopeful programs. This first rankings release will reveal much about how the committee views each team as we head into the final stretch of the season.

So, where will the top dogs fall in the rankings? Experts project solid placements for Miami, Utah and UCLA as they're the only remaining undefeated teams. Georgia, Notre Dame, BYU, Indiana and Kentucky should all be in the running, but in what order?

There's only one way to find out.

Here's everything you need to know about the College Football Playoff rankings release, including a full schedule of selection shows during the 2026 season.

When are the College Football Playoff rankings released?

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Time: 7 p.m. ET

The first set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 3. A new set of CFP rankings will be released every Tuesday before the final list drops on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Where to watch CFP rankings release: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: ESPN
Live stream: Fubo, DIRECTV

The College Football Playoff committee will release the new rankings each week on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the selection show on Fubo or DIRECTV, which both offer free trials for new users.

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CFP rankings release schedule 2026

Date	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Nov. 3	7 p.m.	ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Nov. 10	9 p.m.*	ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Nov. 17	9 p.m.	ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Nov. 24	7:30 p.m.	ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Dec. 1	7 p.m.	ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Dec. 6	Noon	ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV

*Approximate start time between State Farm Champions Classic basketball games

College Football Playoff game schedule 2026-27

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Dec. 18	CFP first round	8 p.m.	ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Dec. 19	CFP first round	Noon	ABC, ESPN, Fubo
	CFP first round	3:30 p.m.	TNT, TruTV, DIRECTV
	CFP first round	7:30 p.m.	TNT, TruTV, DIRECTV
Dec. 30	CFP quarterfinal (Fiesta Bowl)	7:30 p.m.	TNT, TruTV, DIRECTV
Jan. 1	CFP quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl)	TBD	TBD
	CFP quarterfinal (Rose Bowl)	TBD	TBD
	CFP quarterfinal (Peach Bowl)	TBD	TBD
Jan. 14	CFP semifinal (Orange Bowl)	7:30 p.m.	TNT, TruTV, DIRECTV
Jan. 15	CFP semifinal (Sugar Bowl)	7:30 p.m.	ABC, ESPN, Fubo
Jan. 25	CFP national championship	7:30 p.m.	ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV