College football always finds a way to turn calm Saturdays into loud debates. One close game can flip rankings, break hearts, and start group chats that never sleep. The college football playoff bracket helps bring order to that chaos and makes every championship path easier to follow.

Here’s the 2025–26 College Football tournament bracket for the current NCAA season. This single view helps fans follow championships without jumping between apps or websites.

Fans use our printable bracket to track matchups and predict winners with friends. A free download saves time on busy game days, and our blank version gives fans space to fill out picks in a personal way.

The PDF format prints clean and works well on any screen, which makes tracking postseason games simple.

How the Seeds Shape the College Football Playoff Bracket

The NCAA sets seeds to rank teams based on performance, strength of schedule, and key wins. Our college football playoff brackets show those seeds, so fans know who earned an advantage from the start.

For the 2025–26 season, the official bracket shows all the seeded matchups fans are watching. Keep your blank NCAA college football playoff bracket handy so you can fill in picks as each game happens.

Looking back at the 2024–25 College Football Playoff, the first round set the tone: Notre Dame beat Indiana 27–17, Penn State crushed SMU 38–10, Texas topped Clemson 38–24, and Ohio State overpowered Tennessee 42–17. The quarterfinals had thrilling moments, like Texas edging Arizona State 39–31 in double overtime and Ohio State knocking out Oregon 41–21. Semifinals kept fans on their toes, with Notre Dame beating Penn State 27–24 and Ohio State defeating Texas 28–14. The championship crowned Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 23 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Looking ahead, fans can already mark their calendars: the 2026 CFP National Championship will be on Jan. 19 in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium, and the 2027 title game will take place on Jan. 25 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. Knowing the location and dates adds even more excitement when filling out your blank bracket.

Seeds help tell the story of the postseason. That number next to a team shows why matchups are exciting and why some games feel heavier than others.

2025–26 College Football Playoff Schedule

Fans are already filling out their blank NCAA college football playoff bracket, and the games are heating up. Here’s the official schedule and where to watch:

First Round (Dec. 19–20)

• Alabama vs Oklahoma — ESPN
• Miami (Fla.) vs Texas A&M — ESPN
• Ole Miss vs Tulane — ESPN
• Oregon vs James Madison — ESPN

Quarterfinals (Dec. 31–Jan. 1)

• Fiesta Bowl: Miami vs Ohio State — ESPN
• Peach Bowl: Oregon vs Texas Tech — ESPN

Semifinals (Jan. 9–10)

• Orange Bowl & Cotton Bowl — ESPN

CFP National Championship (Jan. 19)

• Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — ESPN

Keep your blank bracket handy and update picks as the games unfold. It’s the easiest way to track winners, upsets, and stay part of the action.

Download the 2025–26 College Football Playoff Bracket Today

Ready to dive into the 2025–26 College Football Playoff? You can grab your bracket now. There are two versions available: a blank bracket to fill out yourself and a filled bracket with all teams pre-populated. Print the bracket or keep the PDF on your device, whichever makes following the playoffs easiest.

• Follow the road to the title with this updated college football playoff bracket. Features current seeds and live scores, perfect for tracking every postseason matchup.
• Make your own predictions with this blank college football playoff bracket. Ideal for office pools and custom tournaments, just download, print, and fill it in.

Filling out your bracket is the easiest way to track every win, surprise upset, and big playoff moment. Share the bracket with friends, family, or coworkers, compare predictions, and see who comes closest to picking the champion. Don’t wait, download your bracket today and make the 2025–26 postseason even more exciting.