College Football Playoff Set to Expand to 24 Teams Next Season
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams, effective next season, as announced by college leaders.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, November 9, 2026 — The College Football Playoff (CFP) is undergoing a significant expansion, set to grow from its current format to include 24 teams. This change is scheduled to take effect starting with the upcoming season, according to an announcement made by college leaders.
The decision marks a substantial shift in the structure of the premier postseason tournament for college football. While the exact details of the selection process and format for the expanded 24-team field were not immediately provided, the announcement confirms the increase in participant numbers. The expansion is intended to provide more opportunities for teams across various conferences to compete for the national championship.
The announcement came from college leaders involved in the governance of the sport. Further details regarding the implementation and the specific criteria for qualification are expected to be released.
Story summarized from the original created by EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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