College football history continues in sunny California. For the first time, Indiana and Alabama will meet on the field. There's no better place to do so than at the Rose Bowl in the CFP quarterfinals.
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Who knew that this season, the Hoosiers would be the favorites to win while the Tide would play as an underdog.
After a undefeated season and a Big Ten title, Indiana is No. 1 in the nation. Led by Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, the Hoosiers are all in on the race to a national title. It begins against the Tide.
The three-time CFP Champions kicked off their postseason run with a comeback victory over Oklahoma on the road. Alabama has something to prove, something to show that it's still the big dog of the college football world.
The Rose Bowl is a matchup you won't want to miss. The best way to do it? In the crowd, of course. Here's how to do just that with best ticket prices and seats to Indiana vs. Alabama.
Indiana vs. Alabama tickets for 2026 Rose Bowl
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Tickets to Indiana-Alabama at the Rose Bowl are available now on StubHub!
Passes for the game start at $230 for reserved seating. Club seats cost at least $1,000.
Click the link below to view exact pricing and the latest availability.
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Indiana vs. Alabama date, start time
- Date: Thursday, January 1
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
Indiana and Alabama face off in the CFP quarterfinals on Thursday, Jan. 1. The Rose Bowl will kick off at 4 p.m. ET from Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA.
College Football Playoff 2025-26 schedule
The 2025-26 CFP is here. Below is a look at the schedule for each game throughout the playoffs. Click here to view tickets for each matchup.
First round
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Fri., Dec. 19 | No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24 | - |
| Sat., Dec. 20 | No. 10 Miami 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3 | - |
| Sat., Dec. 20 | No. 6 Ole Miss 41, No. 11 Tulane 10 | - |
| Sat., Dec. 20 | No. 5 Oregon 51, No. 12 James Madison 34 | - |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Wed., Dec. 31 | Cotton Bowl - No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami | 7:30 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Orange Bowl - No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon | Noon |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Rose Bowl - No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama | 4 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Sugar Bowl - No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss | 8 p.m. |
Semifinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Thurs., Jan. 8 | Fiesta Bowl | 7:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Jan. 9 | Peach Bowl | 7:30 p.m. |
National championship
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mon., Jan. 19 | National Championship | 7:30 p.m. |
College Football Playoff 2025-26 bracket
