​We now know the dates for the next six years of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff schedule. The Fiesta Bowl will host four CFP quarterfinal games and two CFP semifinals, all played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The quarterfinal matchups are slated for around New Year’s Day, with the semifinal contests following in early January. There is currently no CFP national championship game set in Arizona.
This season’s Fiesta Bowl is scheduled for Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Fiesta Bowl executive director and CEO Erik Moses emphasized the significance of Arizona hosting CFP events, noting that the journey to a national championship will pass through the state for at least the next six years. He invited college football fans in Arizona and nationwide to witness unforgettable playoff action in person each season, where two of the nation’s best teams will compete with high stakes on the line. Moses highlighted Arizona as an ideal destination for New Year’s celebrations, offering top-tier college football, pleasant weather, world-class golf, and a variety of attractions that can create lasting memories for visitors.
Here are the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl dates for the coming six years:
– 2026-27: CFP quarterfinal – Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (Ticket deposits can be placed at FiestaSportsFoundation.org/Tickets.)
– 2027-28: CFP quarterfinal – Saturday, January 1, 2028
– 2028-29: CFP semifinal – Thursday, January 11, 2029
– 2029-30: CFP quarterfinal – Wednesday, January 2, 2030
– 2030-31: CFP quarterfinal – Wednesday, January 1, 2031
– 2031-32: CFP semifinal – Thursday, January 8, 2032
Last season’s matchup at State Farm Stadium featured No. 10 Miami defeating No. 6 Ole Miss, 31-26, in a CFP semifinal. This piece originally appeared on Arizona Republic with the headline noting the next six years of Vrbo Fiesta Bowl dates within the College Football Playoff framework for improved search visibility.