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College Football Playoff Expands to 24 Teams Beginning in 2027

The playoff will double in size next season, eliminate conference championship games and give ESPN exclusive rights to the additional games through the 2031-32 season.

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Playoff expansion to 24 teams announced for 2027

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Conference championship games set to end in 2027

CBS Sports ↗

ESPN secures exclusive rights to additional playoff games

ESPN ↗

Rights agreement runs through the 2031-32 season

Forbes ↗

College Football Playoff expansion becomes official

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  1. ESPN Extends College Football Playoff Rights Through 2032 As 24-Team Format Set For Next Season
    Deadline Hollywood
  2. ESPN Extends College Football Playoff Rights Through 2032; 24-Team Format Set For Next Season - Deadline
    Deadline
  3. CFP 24-team format: What you need to know about the new playoff
    www.espn.com - TOP Sports
  4. Expanded CFP brings tougher schedule rules: Who's non-compliant in 2026, needs changes for 2027?
    CBS Sports
  5. Governor Ron DeSantis and fans blast "short-sighted" decision to expand CFP to 24 teams
    FOXNews.com