ESPN, CFP agree to expanded playoff, but at what cost? Details of mega deal
ESPN, CFP agree to expanded playoff, but at what cost? Details of mega deal
John Leuzzi, USA TODAYMon, November 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM UTC
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The College Football Playoff is officially expanding.
According to ESPN's Heather Dinich, ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed on a five-year deal that will expand the playoff field from 12 teams to 24 teams beginning with the 2027 college football season. It is the second notable expansion in recent years to the CFP, which was established in 2014 and expanded from four teams to 12 in 2024.
The deal between ESPN and the CFP is expected to be worth nearly $1.7 billion and will eliminate conference championship games at the Power Four level.
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