College Football Playoff Set to Expand to 24 Teams in 2027; Conference Championship Games Face Changes
The College Football Playoff (CFP) has officially agreed to expand to 24 teams starting in 2027, accompanied by a new media rights deal. Additionally, all Power Four conference championship games, including the SEC Championship, are reported to be eliminated starting…
Birmingham, AL, November 9, 2026 — The College Football Playoff (CFP) is set for a significant expansion, with plans to grow to 24 teams commencing in the 2027 season. This expansion will be coupled with a new media rights agreement, the details of which have not been further specified in the provided information.
In parallel with the CFP’s structural changes, significant adjustments are also anticipated for conference championship games. Reports indicate that all Power Four conference championship games may be eliminated beginning with the 2024 season. Specifically, the SEC Championship game is mentioned in connection with this shift, with its elimination reportedly tied to the 2027 timeframe, coinciding with the CFP’s expanded format.
The exact nature of the media rights deal accompanying the CFP expansion has not been detailed. Similarly, the specific reasons for the reported elimination of Power Four conference championship games starting in 2024, and the specific timeline for the SEC Championship game’s elimination being linked to 2027, were not further elaborated upon.
The information provided does not include further details regarding the selection process for the expanded 24-team CFP field, the financial terms of the new media rights deal, or the precise impact and rationale behind the removal of conference championship games.
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