New Orleans to host CFP title game for 2027 season

The College Football Playoff title game following the 2027 regular season and ensuing playoff rounds will be played in New Orleans, the CFP announced Wednesday.The contest will be played at Caesars Superdome on Jan. 24, 2028.This will mark the second time New Orleans will be host to the championship game during the CFP era. This will be the 14th edition and the fourth after expansion to at least 12 teams being part of the playoff.”The College Football Playoff is thrilled to bring the national championship game back to New Orleans in 2028,” CFP executive director Rich Clark said in a statement. “Few cities embrace college football quite like New Orleans, with its unmatched hospitality, culture and passion for the game. We know fans, teams and the entire college football community will have an unforgettable experience in one of the sport’s most iconic destinations.”Louisiana leaders called it an opportunity to showcase the city of the New Orleans and the state.

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