How To Find Cheap College Football Playoff & National Championship Tickets

December 8, 2024

by Jesse Lawrence

WHERE TO BUY 2024-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TICKETS

Primary market face-value tickets for all College Football Playoff games are sold out. 

On the secondary market, TicketIQ has Fee-Free College Football Playoff ickets, which also include a Refund Guarantee. Our Refund Guarantee states that if an event is canceled or deemed unfit for fans to attend, TicketIQ will refund ticket buyers as soon as 15 days. That means that you can buy from TicketIQ worry-free. Customers on TicketIQ save between 15%-25% compared to other secondary market ticketing sites. 

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2024-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

For this season, the College Football Playoffs will be expanding to 12 teams. Here's a breakdown of the new format and schedule.

Format

First-round byes

  1. Oregon (13-0, Big Ten champion)
  2. Georgia (11-2, SEC champion)
  3. Boise State (12-1, Mountain West champion)
  4. Arizona State (11-2, Big 12 champion)

First-round matchups

  • No. 12 Clemson (ACC champion) at No. 5 Texas | Dec. 21, 4:00 p.m.
  • No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State | Dec, 21, 12:00 p.m.
  • No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame | Dec. 20, 8:00 p.m.
  • No. 9 Tennessee ( at No. 8 Ohio State | Dec. 21, 8:00 p.m.

Quarterfinals

  • Rose Bowl: (1) Oregon vs. 8/9 Winner | Jan. 1, 5 p.m.
  • Sugar Bowl: (2) Georgia vs. 7/10 Winner | Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m.
  • Peach Bowl: (4) Arizona State vs. 5/12 Winner | Jan. 1, 1 p.m.
  • Fiesta Bowl: (3) Boise State vs. 6/11 Winner | Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Semifinals

  • Thursday, January 9, 2025: Orange Bowl | Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, January 10, 2025: Cotton Bowl | Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.

CFP National Championship

  • Monday, January 20, 2025: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta | Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH ARE 2024-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TICKETS

National Championship Game

Below is a look at the get-in price and average list price on the secondary market for each College Football Championship Game  since 2011:

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Semifinals

Below is a look at the get-in prices for every CFP Semifinal game since 2014.

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Below is a look at the get-in prices for every CFP Semifinal game since 2014.

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Quarterfinals

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First Round

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Will College Football Playoff Semifinal Ticket Prices Go Down?

Historically, prices for the cheapest tickets on the secondary market for CFP Semifinal games dropped between 30% and 50% from the day the matchups were set to game day. Most of those price decreases occurred ten days after the matchups were set. After that, ticket prices usually hold or decrease at a lower rate. 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEMIFINAL AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP VENUES

ORANGE BOWL - HARD ROCK STADIUM

HARD ROCK STADIUM SEATING SECTIONS

The lower bowl is the 100-level sections and is comprised of center sections 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 142, 143, 144, 148, 149, 150; corner sections 110, 111T, 125, 125T, 138, 139, 139T, 153, 153T, 154; end zone sections 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134. The 72 Club is Sections 147 and 148.

The mezzanine level, just behind the 100-level sections in the lower bowl includes the 200-level sections, which include some club seating. Center sections 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251; corner sections 209, 210, 210CC, 211, 211CC, 212, 224, 225, 225CC, 226, 226CC, 227, 237, 238, 238CC, 239, 239CC, 240, 252, 253, 253CC, 254, 254CC, 256; end zone sections 201, 202, 203LIV, 204LIV, 205LIV, 206LIV, 207, 208, 228, 229, 230, 231, M31, 232, M32, 233, M33, 234, 235, 236.

The upper level of Hard Rock Stadium is comprised of 300-level sections. Center sections 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351; corner sections 310, 310PT, 311, 311PT, 324, 325,  326, 327, 337, 338, 339, 340, 352, 353, 353PT, 354, 354PT, 355; end-zone sections 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 356.

HARD ROCK STADIUM PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS 

If you’d like to find premium seating at Hard Rock Stadium, you have plenty of options.

The 72 Club is located on the home sideline at the 50 yard line in the lower level. It is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable places to sit in the entire stadium. Sections 145 and 147, known as the Living Room Boxes, hold private boxes that each contain a TV monitor, 4 extra large seats, a private table ledge, and cabinets. These tickets also include complimentary wait service and free food & beverage (incl. beer, wine, and spirits). There is a central lounge right at the bottom of the 72 Club sections, right by the field. These sections are available for all football games, as well as concerts. For Hurricanes games, the club is referred to as the Golden Cane Club. 72 Club tickets are available on TicketIQ. For more information overall on this premium seating area, check out the Hard Rock Stadium Website. And finally, HERE’S some fan video from the 72 Club, so you can see what the seat view is like.

The Club Level at Hard Rock Stadium includes the entire 200 level. Each section in the 200’s has 10 or less rows (with a few exceptions) plus club access in the back. The club itself is an air-conditioned space with plenty of televisions, nice furniture, and great food options. Fans in sections 203-205 on the club level also have access to the Club LIV Lounge, a space which mimics the feel of a nightclub. There are numerous dance floors, a full bar, etc.. It truly feels like a South Beach club. Plus, the seats themselves in the sections are extra comfortable and padded. All Club Level tickets for Dolphins games can be found on TicketIQ. 

East and West Field Club seating at Hard Rock Stadium is the closest you can get to the game action as a fan. Located behind each respective end-zone on the field level, field club boxes include recliner style seats, tables for each person, plus access to a private lounge. This lounge has complimentary food and beverage (incl. beer and wine), private restrooms, and even a private entrance. The only difference between the East and West Club sections really is that the West club has great views of the Dolphins locker room. Orange Bowl tickets are available now on TicketIQ for each. For Dolphins games and inquiries on availability for non-football events, look on the Hard Rock Stadium website. Here you’ll also find more information on the premium sections.

The LIFEWTR Lounge at Hard Rock Stadium can be found above the southeast end-zone. The club contains three suites, M31-M33. Each suite can hold 48 fans and includes amenities such as these for Dolphins games: preferred parking passes plus a vast buffet with free drinks (beer, wine, and LIFEWTR). Tickets can not be found on TicketIQ, so go through the stadium or team website for any inquiries.

The North Sideline Club at Hard Rock Stadium is located at midfield between the 30 yard lines (rows 117-119) in the lower level directly behind the bench of the visiting team. Ticket Holders are treated to nice padded seats and great sights of the action. Plus, fans in these seats get free access to the North Sideline Club Lounge, which provides a classic lounge atmosphere with excellent food/beverage available to buy, numerous full bars, televisions, etc.. This is an extremely popular location for people to hangout before and during the game. Tickets are available now on TicketIQ. 

For information on Private Club Suites at Hard Rock Stadium, check out the ‘Suites Experience’ tab on the Hard Rock Stadium Website. To purchase a Suite you must go through the stadium directly, which you can set up there too.

COTTON BOWL - AT&T STADIUM

Field Level sections, rows, and seats at AT&T Stadium

Lower 100-Level of AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium has Club sections on the sideline as well as non-club sections in the corner and endzone. Club Seats behind the Cowboys bench start at C111 and run to C115. Club Seats behind the Visitors bench start at C133 to C138.  The non-club sections in the 100-level corner sections are 129, 128, 127, 126, 118,  119, 120, 101, 102, 103, 142, 143, 144 and 145.  Rows in the Club seats range from 1 to 22 in most section, and 4 to 22 in C111, C112, C136 and C137.

200-Level of AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium has Club sections on the sideline as well as non-club sections in the corner and endzone. Club Seats behind the Cowboys bench start at C207 and run to C213. Club Seats behind the Visitors bench start at C232 to C238. The non-club sections in the 200-level corner sections are 226, 227, 228, 229, 216, 217, 218, 219, 201, 202, 203, 204, 241, 242, 243, 244. Endzone sections run from 220 to 225 and245 to 250.  Rows in the Club seats range from 1 to 14, with non-club corner and endzone sections rows running from 1 to 15.
 

300-Level of AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium has Club sections on the sideline as well as non-club sections in the corner and endzone. Club Seats behind the Cowboys bench start at C308 and run to C313. Club Seats behind the Visitors bench start at C333 to C338.  The non-club sections in the 300-level corner sections are 327, 328, 329, 330 216 and 316, 317, 318, 319, 320 and 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 and 341, 342, 343, 344. Endzone sections run from 321 to 326 and 345 to 350.  Rows in the Club seats range from 1 to 16, with non-club corner sections rows running from 1 to 17. Endzone Rows run from 1 to 5.
 

400-Level of AT&T Stadium 

AT&T Stadium has a front and back part to each section. The front part has rows 1 to 6, while the back part of the 400-level section range from row 9 to 30, in the center-most sections, like 442 and 443.  The corner sections run through row 22.
AT&T STADIUM PREMIUM SEATING + CLUB OPTIONS

The Dallas Cowboys offer several different levels of club level seating. The Hall of Fame Club seats are located in the 100 level along the sideline, and are prefixed with a C before the section number. The main club seats make up the 200 level, and mezzanine club seats make up the 300 level. Regardless of which club level you sit in, you will have access to the same lounges and amenities, which include wider cushioned seats and access to upscale food and drink.

WHERE ARE CLUB AND PREMIUM AREAS AT AT&T STADIUM?

  • Field Level Suites (Right behind each team sidelines).  
  • Founders Club (C210 & C235)
  • Hall of Fame Club (C106-C115, C132-C139)
  • Hall of Fame Suites (Just above 100-Level Corner sections)
  • Main Level Club (C206-C209, C211-C214, C231-C234, C236-C239)
  • Mezzanine Choctaw Club (C307-C314, C332-C339)
  • Owner’s Club Suites (Above the 100-level on Home sideline)
  • Ring of Honor Suites (Numbered 501-512, 521-523, 524-569, and 570-592)
  • Silver Suites (Numbered 401-422, 423-466, 467-488)
  • Star Level Suites (Numbered 601-608, 615-656, 659-668)
  • Touchdown Suites (Behind each end zone on Field Level) 

Field Level Club Seats

The Field Level Suites may be the best seats at AT&T Stadium, and are just behind the player benches. The Field Level Suites are on the north and south sides of the stadium. On the north side (visiting team's bench), the suites are numbered 1-8 and 24-31. On the south side, (Cowboys' bench side), the suites are numbered 9A-23. Tickets in this premium section are not available on TicketIQ, so be prepared to go directly through the venue. These are two Field Level club areas, the Draft King Sports Lounge, which is behind the visitor sideline. The Miller Lite Club is behind the home sideline, and both offer two bars as well a behind-the-scenes view of the sideline players and coaches. Because you can see all the action on the massive video board, it's a unique way to watch the game.
 

Founders Club

There is a Founders club on the visitor and home sideline in the 200-level. The visitor-side club is located between sections 232 to 239, with section 235 and located directly at midfield. The home-side club area is between 206 and 214. The Hornitas Lounge is housed on the visitors side while the AT&T Star Bar is located on the home side.
 
The first row in both sections is just 22 rows from the field, and there are 13 rows in each section. There is also a large area of ADA seating. For Cowboys games, Founders club also provides access to the Main level club, Field level club and Founders club.  On TicketIQ, visitor-side Founders Club tickets start as low as $300 and go as high as $1,000 depending on the opponent, while tickets on the home side can cost 10% to 20% more.
 

Optum Hall Of Fame Club & Suites

The Hall of Fame club has a private Optum Club that and seats that are located between sections C132 and C139. The sections have 22 rows, which means that these are the best seats in the venue. Amenities include wider, padded seats, a private entrance into the stadium, access to club lounge, and premium food and beverage available for purchase. Entry gate A is located on the Hall of Fame Level. All other entrances are on the main councourse.
 

Mezzanine Club

Amenities include wider padded seats, private entrances into the stadium, upscale food and beverage options, and access to private lounges.

Owner’s Club Suites

These are located along the Cowboys sideline and provide fans with great views of the field. Amenities include wider padded seats, private entrances into the stadium, upscale food and beverage options, and access to private lounges. 

Ring of Honor Suites

Ring of Honor Suites will provide fans with comfortable chairs, outside seating, HD TV's, a private kitchen area, a private restroom, and an allotment of VIP parking passes.

Silver Suites

Silver Suites are located in the 300 level. On the visitor side, sections span from 332 to 339 and are located just off the Choctaw Club. On the home side, sections span from 307 to 314 and are located just off the American Airlines Lounge. Amenities include comfortable chairs, outside seating, HD TV's, a private dining area with area, private restrooms, and an allotment of VIP parking passes. Below is a Tiktok of the Choctaw club with a view from section C335 and C336.  Silver Suites are the most affordable seats at AT&T with tickets starting around $250 for many games.

Star Level Suites

Like all other Suites in AT&T Stadium, Star Level Suites provide comfortable chairs, outside seating, HD TV's, a private kitchen area, a private restroom, and an allotment of VIP parking passes.

Touchdown Suites

 The Touchdown Suites are located behind each endzone at AT&T Stadium. In the east endzone the suites are numbered 101-106, while the suites in the west endzone are numbered 107-114.
 

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - MERCEDES BENZ STADIUM

MERCEDES BENZ SEATING SECTIONS

The lower bowl is the 100-level and comprised of center club sections C126, C127, C128, C129, 130, C112, C111, C110, C109, C108; Corner sections 122, 123, 124, 125, 116, 115, 114, 113, 107, 106, 105, 104, 134, 133, 132, 131; Endzone sections 135, 136, 101, 102, 103, 121, 120, 119, 118, 117

The mezzanine level is the 200-level and comprised of Club sections C236, C237, C238, C212, C211, C210, non-club 200-level sections 235, 234, 233, 232, 231, 230, 229, 228, 227, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 233, 232, 231, 230, 229, 228; Endzone sections 227, 226, 225, 224, 223, 222, 221, 119, 118, 117

The Upper level is the 300-level and comprised of center sections 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 314, 313, 312, 311, 310, 309; Corner sections 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349 and 350, 336, 335, 334, 333, 332, 331, 330, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320; Endzone sections 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328

MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM PREMIUM SEATING + CLUB OPTIONS

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has 7,500 club seats and more than 100,000 square feet of space dedicated to climate-controlled club and premium areas, including options in the below designated areas.

For more detail and views on Club Seating options, visit the stadium site.

WHERE ARE CLUB AND PREMIUM AREAS AT MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM?

  • 100-Level Suites (right above the 100-level at various points around the Stadium)
  • 200-Level Suites (right above the 200-level on the North & South sides of the stadium)
  • Truist Club (right by section 128)
  • AMG Lounge (for all ticket holders in section 110)
  • Delta Sky360 Club (sections 126-130)
  • Harrah’s Cherokee Club (sections C210-C212, and C236-C238)
  • Mercedes-Benz Club (sections C108-C112)

Delta Sky360 Club

All located within 35 rows of the Field and close to midfield, Delta Sky360 Club seats are some of the most sought after at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Perks of these seats and the provided lounge access include: Lounge Style Seat-Backs with extra leg room, Private Restrooms, Multiple LED TV's, an On-Field Patio directly by the Field, Private Bars, Climate Control, Upscale Furniture, & Great Food.

Truist Club & AMG Lounge

In addition to the Delta Sky360 Club, fans in section 128 also have access to the Truist Club. This exclusive club offers many of the same perks as the Delta Sky360 Club, but instead has a slightly more upscale dining space that provides all-inclusive food & beverage options. Plus, fans with club access have direct views of the visiting team tunnel, where they can see players enter and exit the game.

On the opposite side of the stadium, also at midfield, is the AMG Lounge. This lounge almost exactly mirrors the Truist Club, but instead is for fans in section 110. Plus, instead of the visiting team tunnel, fans have the opportunity to see their Home team go through the tunnel. Seats in section 110 will also give you access to the Mercedes-Benz Club.

Mercedes-Benz Club

One of the most exclusive areas of the entire stadium is the Mercedes-Benz Club. This Field Level club is all within 35 rows of the field, along the sidelines. Similar to the Delta Sky360 Club, this club has an On-Field Patio at which fans can watch the game up close. Additionally, fans are treated to 30,000 feet of padded seating, Hi-Def Televisions, long tables, private restrooms, private bars, and some of the best food in the stadium.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Club

Fans sitting in sections C210-C212 and C236-C238 will have access to the 6,000 Sq Ft. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Club. This premium club includes Dining areas, Private restrooms, Retractable glass overhead doors, Unprecedented sight lines, plus views of the Halo Board. Food & Beverage are all-inclusive in the Casino Club, and many consider this club to be one of the most exclusive in the stadium.

Centennial Suites

Centennial Suites are centrally located on the visitors side of the field, above the lower bowl. They vary in configuration, and accommodate around 25 guests. All Centennial Suites come with VIP parking passes, use of a private VIP entrance, premium in-suite catering options, and a private in-suite restroom.

Gullwing Club

Gullwing Club Suites are the most exclusive suites at Mercedes Benz Stadium and give ticket-holders access to a high end stadium club called the Gullwing Club. The Gullwing Club is two-stories and features 3 all-inclusive bars as well as upscale food served buffet style. Gullwing Club suites have a maximum capacity of 26.

WHAT IS MOBILE TICKET POLICY AT NRG STADIUM

A digital or mobile ticket is the safest, most convenient, and most flexible way to receive and manage tickets for NRG Stadium.  You can access all your season tickets through the Official Houston Texans Mobile app or on HoustonTexans.com. 

HANDICAPPED & ADA SEATING AT NRG STADIUM 

NRG Stadium offers other convenient services, including wheelchair assistance, lost and found, and wheelchair check-in. Wheelchair escorts are provided through Guest Services. Please get in touch with 832-667-1400 for any special assistance needs. Parking spaces for ADA guests are available and located throughout NRG Park on a first-come, first-served basis. Standard ADA parking can be found in Orange Lots: 6, 8, 10, 13 and Maroon Lots: 14, 15. 

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