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2025-26 college football bowl season is officially underway, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated matchups of the postseason — the Fiesta Bowl, which doubles as a College Football Playoff Semifinal this cycle. As the action builds toward early January, fans gearing up for the Glendale showcase have several key details to keep in mind, from viewing information to ticket availability.
When and where the Fiesta Bowl takes place
This season’s Fiesta Bowl is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The semifinal showdown will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, serving as one of the two CFP Semifinal venues before the national championship later in January.
The matchup will air on ESPN, giving fans nationwide full coverage of one of the biggest games in the playoff bracket. With the bowl sitting just ahead of the title game, national stakes and program legacies will be on the line, making it a centerpiece event in the 2025-26 bowl calendar.
How to watch the Fiesta Bowl
Fans watching from home can tune in via ESPN, which holds exclusive broadcast rights for the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Streaming options will also be available through WatchESPN, giving viewers flexibility whether they choose traditional cable or live digital viewing.
The Fiesta Bowl arrives amid a stacked lineup of bowl games that run from mid-December through January 19, culminating in the College Football Playoff National Championship. With the semifinal taking place eight days before the title game, the Glendale matchup will heavily shape the final path to Miami.
Fiesta Bowl 2026 Tickets: What fans should know
With the postseason picture shaping up, fans looking to attend the Fiesta Bowl can secure tickets through both team allotments and verified resale platforms. While official team-based tickets become available once the semifinal participants are announced, early buyers can already purchase seats through Vivid Seats.
As of now, prices start at $190 for upper-level seating. Club-level passes begin at $370, while lower-level seats start around $250. For fans opting for a premium gameday environment, suite options are available and currently listed at $1,650.
A wide range of inventory remains, but demand is expected to grow rapidly as the CFP contenders are finalized — and prices will likely rise accordingly.
A Premier postseason stage
The Fiesta Bowl stands as one of college football’s marquee postseason traditions, and the 2025-26 edition brings added magnitude as a semifinal. Whether attending in person or tuning in from home, fans will find high stakes, national attention, and elite competition as the road to the championship narrows.
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