The University of Miami has done it! After a thrilling 31-27 victory over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, the Hurricanes will play for the national title in their own backyard, hosting the Indiana Hoosiers at the Hard Rock Stadium.
With the eyes of the sporting world now fixed on Miami Gardens, the team will look to secure their sixth national title in program history. If you’re thinking of attending the anticipated CFP National Championship taking place on home turf, here’s what you need to know. That is, if you can afford those wild resale ticket prices…
When is the 2026 CFP National Championship game?
The championship game in Miami will be held on Monday, January 19, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
What to do across Miami during the championship weekend
Miami will be hosting events all weekend-long leading up to Monday night. There’s a family-friendly interactive fan fest known as Playoff Fan Central. The free event will takeover the Miami Beach Convention Center with games, pep rallies, special guests and more, from January 16 to 18.
Lummus Park will also be home to AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!, a free, two-day concert series featuring Calvin Harris, John Summit, Peso Pluma, Latin Mafia and more. You can learn more about this here.
The official pre-game at the Hard Rock Stadium, known as the Allstate Championship Tailgate, will also feature performances by Pitbull and Kat Luna on January 19. And can enjoy sponsor activations, gondola rides, band pep rallies, live music and more from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the South Campus parking lots.
Where will the game be broadcast?
You can watch the 2026 CFP National Championship on ESPN, with streaming on the ESPN App or any live TV streaming service that carries the channel, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (Orange package) and Fubo.
Where to watch alongside fans throughout the city
If you can’t score a ticket to the Hard Rock Stadium, the next best thing is joining one of the many watch parties going on across the city. Your local sports bar will likely be playing the game on their many TVs with full sound, incredible energy and plenty of orange and green pride.
Batch Gastropub in Brickell is gearing up for the big game with wall-to-wall screens and unbeatable specials like $17.50 all-you-can-eat boneless wings, $5 Bud Light drafts and Barn Burner Shots, as well as 5 for $30 mix & match 16oz buckets.
Wynwood’s Grails has also been screening every UM football game on over 70 TVs and projectors with a crowd full of Canes fans and a full menu of wings, sliders, tacos, burgers and more.
Additionally, The Dead Flamingo Bar will be bringing the energy by showing the game with sound across their big screen and two bar TVs, so fans can stay locked in for every play. Get the party started early with happy hour from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring $6 drafts, $10 well drinks and beer bucket specials during game time.
For more details on the CFP National Championship game, parking and rideshare, bag policies and more, visit the Hard Rock Stadium website.