The College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket is released on Selection Sunday at noon Eastern time.
2025 CFP bracket timing
For the current 2025 season, the 12‑team CFP bracket reveal is scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET, following conference championship games that finish on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6. The reveal is carried live on ESPN as part of the CFP selection show.
General yearly pattern
Under the expanded 12‑team format, the CFP final rankings and bracket are announced on the Sunday after conference championship weekend, typically in early December, with an official selection show window set around midday Eastern time. This Selection Sunday broadcast includes the full 12‑team field, seeding, and first‑round matchups.
