The CW network is reportedly interested in licensing College Football Playoff games from ESPN, according to a report by Drew Lerner of Awful Announcing on November 3, 2026.
The potential arrangement would involve The CW acquiring broadcast rights to select College Football Playoff games from ESPN, which currently holds the media rights to the postseason tournament that determines the NCAA Division I FBS national champion.
Details regarding which specific games might be included, financial terms, or a potential timeline were not disclosed in the initial report. Neither The CW nor ESPN has publicly confirmed the discussions.
The College Football Playoff expanded to a 12-team format for the 2024-25 season, increasing the number of games and potentially creating more inventory for media partners.
