WHERE ARE CFP PLAYOFF GAMES?

College football has a long and storied tradition, dating back to the 1860s. But it wasn't until 1992 that a playoff system was introduced to determine the national champion. Since then, the format of the playoffs has changed several times, but the goal remains the same: to crown the best team in the country.

History of the CFP Playoff Games

The current College Football Playoff (CFP) format was adopted in 2014. It consists of a four-team playoff, with the top four teams in the final CFP rankings earning berths. The games are played at predetermined sites, with the semifinals being held in rotation at six major bowl games and the championship game being held at a neutral site.

Where Are the CFP Playoff Games Held?

The six bowl games that host the CFP semifinals are:

• Rose Bowl: Pasadena, California
• Sugar Bowl: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Orange Bowl: Miami Gardens, Florida
• Cotton Bowl: Arlington, Texas
• Fiesta Bowl: Glendale, Arizona
• Peach Bowl: Atlanta, Georgia

The CFP championship game has been played at a variety of neutral sites, including:

• AT&T Stadium: Arlington, Texas
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta, Georgia
• Levi's Stadium: Santa Clara, California
• Hard Rock Stadium: Miami Gardens, Florida

How Are the CFP Playoff Teams Selected?

The CFP selection committee is responsible for selecting the four teams that will compete in the playoff. The committee uses a variety of factors to make its selections, including:

• Team record: The committee considers each team's overall record, as well as its record against ranked opponents.
• Strength of schedule: The committee also considers the strength of each team's schedule, taking into account the quality of the opponents they have played.
• Head-to-head results: If two teams have played each other during the regular season, the committee will consider the head-to-head result when making its selection.
• Other factors: The committee may also consider other factors, such as a team's performance in recent games and its overall body of work.

When Are the CFP Playoff Games Played?

The CFP semifinals are typically played on the first or second weekend of January. The championship game is played the following weekend.

Who Has Won the CFP Playoff?

Since the CFP was introduced in 2014, the following teams have won the national championship:

• 2014: Ohio State
• 2015: Alabama
• 2016: Clemson
• 2017: Alabama
• 2018: Clemson
• 2019: LSU
• 2020: Alabama
• 2021: Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many teams make the CFP playoff?

Four teams make the CFP playoff.

• Where are the CFP playoff games held?

The CFP playoff games are held at six predetermined bowl games and a neutral site for the championship game.

• How are the CFP playoff teams selected?

The CFP selection committee selects the four teams that will compete in the playoff based on a variety of factors, including team record, strength of schedule, head-to-head results, and other factors.

• When are the CFP playoff games played?

The CFP semifinals are typically played on the first or second weekend of January. The championship game is played the following weekend.

• Who has won the CFP playoff?

Since the CFP was introduced in 2014, eight different teams have won the national championship.