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Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium to Host 2029 College Football Playoff National Championship

The selection reflects the CFP’s preference for proven host cities with established event infrastructure.

Overview

  • The CFP Management Committee set the 2028 season’s championship for Monday, Jan. 22, 2029, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay.
  • Tampa becomes the fourth city to host the CFP title game twice, joining Atlanta, New Orleans and Miami Gardens.
  • CFP executive director Rich Clark said the organization is excited to return to Tampa Bay and praised the city’s event readiness.
  • The announcement locks in the 2026–2029 sites and dates: 2026 South Florida (Jan. 19), 2027 Las Vegas (Jan. 25), 2028 New Orleans (Jan. 24), 2029 Tampa Bay (Jan. 22).
  • Tampa last hosted the CFP final in January 2017, when Clemson beat Alabama on a last-second touchdown, and Raymond James Stadium has also staged three Super Bowls and multiple bowl games.