When is the CFP national championship game? How to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

The College Football Playoff national championship game will feature the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes competing for the title at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

The rise of standout leader and quarterback Riley Leonard has been a beacon of inspiration for Notre Dame's journey to the championship game. Leonard's exceptional performance, both in the regular season and postseason, has not only positioned the Fighting Irish to compete for their 12th national title and first since 1988 but also instilled a sense of confidence in the team, with Leonard leading the charge.

Ohio State eliminated Texas from championship contention by defeating the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl. Senior defensive end Jack Sawyer had an outstanding performance and made a significant impact in the victory. He forced a fumble from Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and returned it for an 83-yard touchdown, securing Ohio State’s place in the title game.

The CFP national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State is highly anticipated and set to be an exciting event. Here's how to watch it.

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When is the CFP national championship game?

The College Football Playoff national championship game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

How to watch the CFP national championship game?

The national championship game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes will broadcast nationally on ESPN.

The game can also be live streamed on ESPN+, the ESPN app and Fubo, which is offering a free trial.

Watch the CFP national champioship game on Fubo

CFP national championship game: Date, time, TV

• Date: Monday, Jan. 20

• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

• TV: ESPN

College Football Playoff scores

How did we get here? Below are the scores from all the College Football Playoff games leading up to the championship, including the semifinals, quarterfinals, and first-round games:

College Football Playoff semifinals

Thursday, Jan. 9

• Orange Bowl: No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 6 Penn State 24

Friday, Jan. 10

• Cotton Bowl: No. 8 Ohio State 28, No. 5 Texas 14

College Football Playoff quarterfinals

Tuesday, Dec. 31

• Fiesta Bowl: No. 6 Penn State 31, No. 3 Boise State 14

Wednesday, Jan. 1

• Peach Bowl: No. 5 Texas 39, No. 4 Arizona State 31 (OT)

• Rose Bowl: No. 8 Ohio State 41, No. 1 Oregon 21

Thursday, Jan. 2

• Sugar Bowl: No. 7 Notre Dame 23, No. 2 Georgia 10

• The Sugar Bowl was postponed one day as a result of the deadly attack in New Orleans.

College Football Playoff first round

No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Boise State and No. 4 Arizona State all had first-round byes.

Friday, Dec. 20

• Game 1: No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 10 Indiana 17

Saturday, Dec. 21

• Game 2: No. 6 Penn State 38, No. 11 SMU 10

• Game 3: No. 5 Texas 38, No. 12 Clemson 24

• Game 4: No. 8 Ohio State 42, No. 9 Tennessee 17

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