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CFP Championship Campus




Playoff Fan Central

Saturday, January 11: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
Sunday, January 12: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
Monday, January 13: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Playoff Fan Central is a 200,000 square-foot interactive experience that gives thousands of fans the opportunity to be a part of the College Football Playoff National Championship.

The three-day, family-friendly event, to be held at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will include games, clinics, pep rallies, band performances, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. Playoff Fan Central creates memories that last a lifetime.

Allstate Championship Tailgate Plaza

Saturday, January 11: 2 - 11 p.m. CT
(Jax Brewery Lot)
Sunday, January 12: 2 - 11 p.m. CT
(Jax Brewery Lot)
Monday, January 13: Noon - 4:30 p.m. CT (Jax Brewery Lot/Woldenberg Park)

Allstate Championship Tailgate Plaza is the gathering place for fans who want to experience extreme tailgating throughout the College Football Playoff National Championship weekend. The free outdoor experience will include activities from zip lines to BBQ. In addition, Allstate Championship Tailgate Plaza will serve as ESPN's New Orleans home for live broadcasts leading up to the 2020 national championship game.

Prior to kickoff on Monday, January 13, the stage in Woldenberg Park will be transformed into the Capital One Stage at Allstate Championship Tailgate Plaza. Tim McGraw, one of the best-selling artists in music history, will perform along with iHeart award-winning alt-rock band, Judah & the Lion. Gates will open at Noon CT.

AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!

Saturday, January 11: 4 - 11 p.m. CT
Sunday, January 12: 4 - 11 p.m. CT
Woldenberg Park

AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will bring a weekend of music to New Orleans, serving as the soundtrack for the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship. The free concert series kicks off Saturday, January 11 and continues on Sunday, January 12, leading up to the national championship game on Monday, January 13.

The weekend's initial needle-drop takes place on the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! stage on Saturday with performances by two-time Grammy Winner H.E.R., rap icon Nas and multi-platinum Sony recording artist, MAX. The music continues Sunday, with chart-topping superstar Meghan Trainor, British Indie Pop favorites Bastille and Rolling Stone "must see act," Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Gates for AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will open at 4 p.m. CT each day, and fans will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eckrich Taste of the Championship presented by Thrillist

Sunday, January 12
7 - 10 p.m. CT
Mardi Gras World
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The Eckrich Taste of the Championship presented by Thrillist is a premium dining experience and fundraising event on the eve of the national championship game, offering local residents and national championship game attendees the opportunity to sample gourmet food and drink from New Orleans chefs in support of the College Football Playoff Foundation.

Held at Mardi Gras World on Sunday, January 12, the 2020 edition of this premium event serves as a unique combination of an exploration of local cuisine and a celebration of the teaching profession. All proceeds benefit the CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.

Extra Yard 5K

Sunday, January 12
8 a.m. CT
Lafayette Square
S. Maestri Place
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The Extra Yard 5K is a family-friendly 3.1 run/walk hosted in conjunction with the College Football Playoff National Championship that offers a chance for locals as well as out-of-town fans to take part in championship weekend.

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, the Extra Yard 5K is coming to Lafayette Square (S. Maestri Place) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The spirited course is unique to this event with a route through the French Quarter and finishing with a post-race tailgate party featuring live entertainment, activities with race sponsors, and an awards ceremony.

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. In addition, the Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female will each win two tickets to the 2020 CFP National Championship to be held on Monday, January 13 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Registration includes a participant shirt, a finisher's medal, a race bib, and one entry into a drawing to win two tickets to the national championship game.

All proceeds benefit Extra Yard for Teachers, the College Football Playoff Foundation's primary platform that elevates the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering quality teachers.

Media Day

Saturday, January 11
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. CT:
Fiesta Bowl Champion
10 - 11 a.m. CT:
Peach Bowl Champion

Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center
Media Day features one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff National Championship participating teams. Over 1,000 credentialed media members will be present to cover the event, in addition to live broadcasts from ESPN and conference networks and activations by social media giants Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

The 2020 event, which will be held the Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center, is free and open to the public. Fans are invited to watch and will be provided with a complimentary small radio to listen in as student-athletes and coaches are interviewed by the participating media.