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ESPN Extends College Football Playoff Rights

ESPN secures 2032 College Football Playoff rights with 24-team format.

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Nov 9, 2026

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ESPN Extends College Football Playoff Rights

ESPN secures 2032 College Football Playoff rights with 24-team format.

In brief

ESPN secures 2032 College Football Playoff rights with 24-team format. ESPN extended College Football Playoff rights through 2032 with a 24-team format starting next season. Originally reported by Deadline.

ESPN extends playoff rights

ESPN has renewed its rights deal with the College Football Playoff through 2032.

24-team format set for 2027-28

An expanded 24-team format will take effect starting in 2027-28.

Debate over conference representation

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza scores a touchdown in the Hoosiers' win over Miami in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

The two dominant conferences will face debate on representation in the larger field.

At a glance

ESPN extended College Football Playoff rights through 2032 with a 24-team format starting next season.

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