The 2024 college football season is set to begin on Saturday, Aug. 24 with "Week Zero" games, and most Division I programs start the following week on Saturday, Aug. 31. Notable matchups include the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, and the Vegas Kickoff Classic, among others.

By the Numbers
  • 11th edition of the College Football Playoff
  • First season in the 12-team format
  • 2024 CFP National Championship Game to be held in Atlanta, Georgia
State of Play
  • 2024 season marks the first in the 12-team College Football Playoff format
  • College Football Playoff dates and schedule for next season have been confirmed
What's Next

The 2024 season will showcase the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, with the National Championship Game scheduled for Atlanta, Georgia.

Bottom Line

The 2024 college football season kicks off in August, featuring the 11th edition of the College Football Playoff and the introduction of a 12-team format, culminating in the National Championship Game in Atlanta, Georgia.