The new year starts quick in college football. Soon after ringing in 2026, Texas Tech and Oregon will hit the field in Miami for the Orange Bowl. Winner starts the year with a bang and heads to the CFP semifinals.
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This No. 4 versus No. 5 matchup is arguably the most exciting of the quarterfinals. The Big 12 Champion, in their first CFP appearance, have an uphill battle against the Ducks, who suffered just one loss all season to fall out of conference title contention.
Oregon might seem to have an edge after its win over JMU in the first round, but the Red Raiders play best under pressure. The weight of the football world is on their shoulders now.
For those enjoying the holiday season in South Florida, you can still get tickets to the Orange Bowl. Here's how to score the best last-minute deals to the Texas Tech vs. Oregon game with cheapest prices and seats.
Tickets to Orange Bowl 2026: Last-minute prices, cheapest seats
- Tickets: Gametime
You can get the best last-minute deals on tickets to the Orange Bowl on Gametime!
Currently, passes start at just $40. Club-level seats start at $90 while lower-level seats cost at least $100. Plenty of options remain for fans with every budget.
Click the link below to view more ticketing options and availability.
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Orange Bowl 2026 start time
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
- Time: Noon
Texas Tech and Oregon face off in the Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1. Kickoff for the CFP quarterfinal is set for noon ET from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL.
Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium seating chart
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.
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. Miami | 7:30 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Orange Bowl - No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Oregon | Noon |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Rose Bowl - No. 1 Indiana vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Sugar Bowl - No. 3 Georgia vs. 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
