CFP Week Brings Free Events to Las Vegas Ahead of Jan. 25 Title Game

Las Vegas will host a series of public events leading up to the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship game scheduled for Jan. 25 at Allegiant Stadium. These activities are designed to involve the local community in the championship week, even for those who do not purchase tickets to the final game.

The CFP national championship game is set for Jan. 25. Gates at Allegiant Stadium will open at 1:30 p.m., with the game kickoff planned for 4:30 p.m. Rich Clark, the executive director of the CFP, stated on Thursday that the organization wants the Las Vegas community to feel like a partner in hosting the event. Clark said the community enables the game to happen in the city, and the CFP aims for residents to remember the event as a shared experience.

CFP Fan Central will take place Jan. 22-24 at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. This free public event will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Jan. 22 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 24. Organizers expect approximately 30,000 fans to attend the three-day event. The venue will feature games, combine-style drills, appearances by college football legends, and a CFP merchandise store. It will also serve as the location for media day for the two finalist teams.

AT&T Playoff Playlist Live is scheduled for Jan. 23-24 at Grand Prix Plaza. This annual music festival is expected to draw about 20,000 fans over the two days, according to a report provided to Clark County in October. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said the venue selection allows for a spectacular activation of the plaza. The lineup features electronic dance music acts including John Summit, Fisher, Alison Wonderland, and David Guetta. Hill noted that while these artists appear on marquees around the Strip, many locals have not had the chance to experience their performances live.

The Playlist Live event is free, but attendees must use a registration system. Brian Yost, executive director of the Las Vegas CFP Host Committee, explained that fans must download the CFP smartphone application to receive a QR code for each night. This system was introduced after the previous year's event in Miami Beach drew larger crowds than anticipated. Yost stated that the registration process helps ensure a safe and secured environment for attendees.

The CFP Trophy Trot run will occur on Jan. 24 on Las Vegas Boulevard between Mandalay Bay and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. The event includes 5K, 10K, and 1-mile runs starting at 8 a.m. Participation fees range from $44.20 to $54.88 depending on the race distance chosen.

Taste of the CFP is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Soleia in the Vanderpump Hotel Las Vegas. This premium dining experience will feature food and beverages from local vendors on the eve of the national championship game.

Traffic restrictions around Allegiant Stadium will be similar to those during a typical Raiders home game. Polaris Avenue and Dean Martin Drive will operate as one-way streets around the stadium's footprint. The main difference will be prolonged road closures to the north. Brian Yost said the Hacienda bridge will be closed for roughly a week in advance to allow for equipment preparation. Hacienda Avenue between Polaris Avenue and near Luxor Drive will be closed to traffic from Jan. 18 to Jan. 27. Allegiant Stadium and Al Davis Ways will close to traffic from Jan. 18 to Jan. 28. The Allstate Championship Tailgate will be held in Lots A, B, and C.