# ESPN Extends College Football Playoff Rights

> ESPN secures 2032 College Football Playoff rights with 24-team format.
- Title: ESPN Extends College Football Playoff Rights · Deadline
- Summary: ESPN secures 2032 College Football Playoff rights with 24-team format. ESPN extended College Football Playoff rights through 2032 with a 24-team format…
- Keywords: college football playoff, espn, college football, 24-team format, college football playoff rights, Deadline
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/11/espn-extends-college-football-playoff-rights-2032-1237217644
- Author: Dade Hayes
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:08:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: college football playoff, espn, college football, 24-team format, college football playoff rights, entertainment, culture
## 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
The two dominant conferences will face debate on representation in the larger field.
## Key takeaway

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