The College Football Playoff selection show is held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, with the 12‑team bracket revealed that day around midday Eastern time.
Date and time
- Multiple outlets report that the CFP selection show and announcement of the 12‑team playoff field for the 2025–26 season will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
- Coverage is scheduled around noon ET on ESPN, with the final rankings and full bracket released during that broadcast window.
Extra context
- This Dec. 7 selection show comes the day after conference championship games and finalizes the seeding for the 12‑team playoff format.
- The official CFP site and NCAA coverage both note that this final ranking and bracket reveal is the decisive “Selection Day” for the 2025–26 playoff.
