The College Football Playoff is set to expand its broadcast coverage with TNT Sports joining the lineup. As part of a five-year deal with ESPN, TNT Sports will be able to sublicense CFP games starting in 2024.
From 2024 through 2025, two first-round games will air on TNT Sports each season, followed by the addition of two quarterfinal games from 2026 through 2028. CFP executive director Bill Hancock expressed excitement about the partnership and looks forward to seeing how TNT Sports will promote and deliver the games.
As part of the agreement, ESPN will continue to air other CFP games and the national title contest on its networks. The College Football Playoff is expanding from a four-team system to a 12-team format this upcoming season, with five conference champions receiving auto bids and seven at-large bids. This format is guaranteed for the next two seasons, but there are expectations of further expansion to 14 teams starting in 2026.
With conference realignment changing the college football landscape, TNT Sports is well positioned to broadcast the thrilling playoffs leading up to the championship game. Fans can expect to see CFP games on both TNT Sports and ESPN for years to come as college football continues to grow and adapt to changes in the sport.
