Atlanta, Georgia, is buzzing with excitement as college football gears up for the highly anticipated 2025-26 bowl season, which kicks off on Saturday, December 13. Fans across the nation are already marking their calendars for a thrilling array of matchups leading up to the College Football Playoff title game, set for Monday, January 19.
The bowl season will feature many exhilarating games, including the Celebration Bowl at 12 p.m. on ABC at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where teams will battle it out for a chance to claim bowl glory. Other key matchups include the LA Bowl at 9 p.m. on ESPN and the Salute to Veterans Bowl, also at 9 p.m. on ESPN.
Fans can look forward to the Cure Bowl at 5 p.m. on ESPN in sunny Orlando, Florida, and the historic Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at 2 p.m. on ESPN in Boise. There’s something for every fan, whether it’s the Citrus Bowl at 3 p.m. on ABC or the exciting Pop-Tarts Bowl at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
In addition to these, there will be several high-stakes College Football Playoff quarterfinals. These playoff games include the Cotton Bowl at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN and the Orange Bowl at 12 p.m. on ESPN, each promising to deliver heart-pounding action as teams vie for a spot in the semifinals.
As the weeks progress, more details about game times and television coverage will be announced. For college football enthusiasts, this bowl season presents an exciting opportunity to witness powerhouse teams clash in pursuit of national championship dreams.