Miami-to-Las Vegas handoff puts the College Football Spotlight
on Allegiant Stadium and Southern Nevada
MIAMI (Jan. 20, 2026) – With the conclusion of the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami, Las Vegas is officially on the clock to host the 2027 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, January 25, 2027.
CFP Executive Director Rich Clark joined Miami and Las Vegas host committee members at a press conference marking the official transition of hosting duties, symbolized by the addition of Miami’s sticker to the gold CFP helmet displaying stickers from past host cities.
“Las Vegas is an exciting stage for college football, and we look forward to the year ahead as we plan for next year’s College Football Playoff National Championship there,” said Rich Clark, Executive Director of the CFP. “The city has proven it can host world-class events, and we know the leadership in Las Vegas will help us deliver a championship experience worthy of the sport, the teams, and the fans.”
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) President and CEO Steve Hill highlighted the 2027 CFP National Championship as the next chapter in Las Vegas’ rise as a global stage for major sporting events, noting that the city’s experience hosting the Super Bowl and Formula 1 demonstrates its ability to deliver an exceptional championship experience.
“Las Vegas is ready and eager to light up college football’s biggest night,” said Steve Hill, President and CEO of the LVCVA. “Our city has the playbook, the people and the passion to deliver an unforgettable College Football Playoff National Championship, with Allegiant Stadium and our world‑class resorts, entertainment, dining, and attractions creating an incredible championship weekend for fans.”
The 2027 Las Vegas CFP Host Committee, led by Co‑Chairs Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders, and Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson, assembles leaders from tourism, gaming, sports, entertainment, business and government. The committee will coordinate regional operations, hospitality and community programming to ensure Southern Nevada residents, volunteers and local businesses are part of the championship experience.
Commissioner Gibson emphasized the importance of coordinated planning for transportation, public safety and guest services, noting that Clark County, local jurisdictions and Allegiant Stadium partners are aligned to provide fans with an exceptional and safe game day experience. Host Committee Co‑Chair Sandra Douglass Morgan also highlighted Allegiant Stadium as a proven championship‑caliber venue, hosting some of the world's biggest sporting and entertainment events.
To close the ceremony, Hill presented Clark with a commemorative light bulb from the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign, symbolizing the city's readiness to shine when the 2027 CFP National Championship kicks off at Allegiant Stadium.
From marching bands and spirit squads to world-class shows, dining and attractions, visitors will be able to turn championship weekend into a full Las Vegas getaway. With 150,000 hotel rooms and a walkable resort corridor, the destination is poised to welcome fans from across the country.
For more information about the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship in Las Vegas, visit visitlasvegas.com/cfp2027
ABOUT THE 2027 LAS VEGAS CFP HOST COMMITTEE
The 2027 Las Vegas CFP Host Committee brings together leaders from Southern Nevada's tourism, gaming, sports, entertainment, business and government sectors. In partnership with the College Football Playoff, the committee oversees local planning for the 2027 CFP National Championship at Allegiant Stadium, including operations, hospitality, transportation, community engagement and legacy programs.
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed, and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.