Highlights
- The 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl will host a College Football Playoff quarterfinal on Dec. 30 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
- Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m.; tickets are on sale now through the Fiesta Bowl's website, by phone, or by email.
- The 12-team CFP field will be announced Dec. 6, with first-round games scheduled for Dec. 18-19.
- The last Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal, in 2024, saw No. 6 Penn State defeat No. 3 Boise State 31-14.
State Farm Stadium in Glendale will host a College Football Playoff quarterfinal on Dec. 30, with tickets already on sale for what will be the second time the Fiesta Bowl has served as a quarterfinal site.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The game will feature two teams competing for a berth in the national championship. The Fiesta Sports Foundation announced in July that the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl is locked in for four CFP quarterfinal games and two CFP semifinal contests through 2032.
The CFP's 12-team field will be announced Dec. 6. First-round games are scheduled for Dec. 18-19, setting up the quarterfinal round that includes the Dec. 30 Glendale matchup.
The previous Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal came in 2024, when No. 6 Penn State defeated No. 3 Boise State 31-14 to advance to the semifinals.
Fans can purchase tickets through the Fiesta Bowl's website, by calling (480) 350-0911, or by emailing tickets@fiestasportsfoundation.org. Premium experience inquiries go to (602) 480-9004 or premium@fiestasportsfoundation.org. Ticket revenue supports the Fiesta Sports Foundation's youth sports and education programs in Arizona.
Who will play in the Dec. 30 game?
The matchup won't be set until the CFP field is announced Dec. 6. The Fiesta Bowl will feature two of the nation's top teams, determined by the 12-team bracket following first-round games Dec. 18-19.
The CFP field announcement on Dec. 6 will confirm which teams head to Glendale.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 24/08/2026 18:39
- fiestasportsfoundation.org retrieved 24/08/2026 18:39
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