# College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams in 2027

> College Football Playoff to expand from 12 to 24 teams starting in 2027 under $1.7B deal.
- Title: College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams in 2027
- Summary: College Football Playoff to expand from 12 to 24 teams starting in 2027 under $1.7B deal.
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- Source: Yardbarker — https://yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/how_the_24_team_college_football_playoff_would_look_in_2026/s1_13132_44537771
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## CFP expansion deal
ESPN and College Football Playoff agreed to a five-year, $1.7 billion deal to expand the playoff from 12 to 24 teams starting in 2027.

> Heather Dinich of ESPN reported on Monday Morning that an agreement between the network and the College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams in 2027 is in place
## CFP expansion timeline
The 24-team College Football Playoff will begin in the 2027 season, with the current 12-team format ending after the 2026 season.
## CFP expansion cost
The five-year, $1.7 billion deal covers the expansion from 12 to 24 teams in the College Football Playoff.
## SEC support for expansion
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey supports the College Football Playoff expansion, stating it 'just means more' for the conference.

> College football 'just means more' to the SEC. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that it's supporting College Football Playoff expansion
## CFP expansion criticism
Critics argue the College Football Playoff expansion could be a 'spectacular flop' despite the SEC's support.

> Rich Clark wants a 'spectacular' CFP, but the 24-team format could be a spectacular flop
## CFP expansion impact
The expansion aims to increase fan engagement and participation in college football while maintaining competitive balance.
## CFP expansion timeline
The 24-team College Football Playoff will begin in the 2027 season, with the current 12-team format ending after the 2026 season.
## CFP expansion cost
The five-year, $1.7 billion deal covers the expansion from 12 to 24 teams in the College Football Playoff.
## CFP expansion criticism
Critics argue the College Football Playoff expansion could be a 'spectacular flop' despite the SEC's support.

> Rich Clark wants a 'spectacular' CFP, but the 24-team format could be a spectacular flop
## CFP expansion impact
The expansion aims to increase fan engagement and participation in college football while maintaining competitive balance.
## CFP expansion timeline
The 24-team College Football Playoff will begin in the 2027 season, with the current 12-team format ending after the 2026 season.
## CFP expansion cost
The five-year, $1.7 billion deal covers the expansion from 12 to 24 teams in the College Football Playoff.
## CFP expansion criticism
Critics argue the College Football Playoff expansion could be a 'spectacular flop' despite the SEC's support.

> Rich Clark wants a 'spectacular' CFP, but the 24-team format could be a spectacular flop
## CFP expansion impact
The expansion aims to increase fan engagement and participation in college football while maintaining competitive balance.
## CFP expansion timeline
The 24-team College Football Playoff will begin in the 2027 season, with the current 12-team format ending after the 2026 season.
## CFP expansion cost
The five-year, $1.7 billion deal covers the expansion from 12 to 24 teams in the College Football Playoff.
## Key takeaway

ESPN and College Football Playoff agreed to a five-year, $1.7 billion deal to expand the playoff to 24 teams in 2027.