LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The National College Football Championship is coming to Sin City in 2027!

The College Football Playoff announced Friday that Las Vegas will host the championship game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Jan. 15, 2027.

“College football fans across the country are going to be thrilled to hear this news today,” said Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff. “Las Vegas has shown the world they have amazing venues and boundless energy to host an event like the College Football Playoff National Championship in spectacular fashion. I can’t think of a better stage to crown the best team in college football in 2027. I also want to thank Steve Hill and the entire Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for the hard work and dedication they put in to making this day a reality for their city.”

“Pairing the energy of Las Vegas with the College Football Playoff National Championship will make for a truly extraordinary event, both on and off the field,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA. “We appreciate the opportunity the CFP has provided us to welcome college football’s greatest athletes and biggest fans for an unmatched national championship experience in the city built for celebration.”

Las Vegas will join the Bay Area and Los Angeles as the latest city in the Pacific time zone to host the game.

The championship will be held in Atlanta in 2025 and South Florida in 2026 before heading to the valley.

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