Views from Miami: A Photo Gallery of the 2026 College Football National Championship
The Miami Hurricanes will take on the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 CFP National Championship. Enjoy a look at today's festivities from tailgating to touchdowns.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A general view of the center field logo before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | James Lang-Imagn Images
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes are getting ready to square off with the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the national championship.
The Hurricanes are looking for their first championship since 2001 in their 100th season as a program while the Hoosiers are hoping to finish their season on a perfect note.
Both teams have impressed throughout the playoff.
Miami defeated No. 7 Texas A&M 10-3 in the first round, No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in the quarterfinals, and No. 6 Ole Miss 31-27 in the semifinals to advance to Monday night’s contest.
Indiana earned a first-round bye and started its postseason run with a dominant 38-3 win over No. 9 Alabama in the quarterfinals and gained a commanding 56-22 victory over No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the semifinals.
As the two teams get ready to face off, check out the sights from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Stadium Views:
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; The Miami Hurricanes logo in the end zone at the CFP National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Miami's end zone is game ready.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A general view before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | James Lang-Imagn Images
The stage is set at Hard Rock Stadium for the CFP National Championship.
The scoreboard inside the stadium before the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Hard Rock Stadium's scoreboard welcomes the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers for the CFP National Championship.
Pregame Tailgating and Pep Rallies:
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes fans tailgate before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami fans prepare for food and fun in the tailgating fields.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes fans tailgate before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami fans gathered in the fields hours before the game to show support and enjoy tailgating festivities.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes fans tailgate before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Fans gathered in the tailgating fields early to get the party started.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes fans tailgate before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Two Miami fans show the "U" during pregame tailgating.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes fans tailgate before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
A group of Miami fans gathered for a picture during pregame tailgating.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A Miami Hurricanes cheerleader performs before the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Miami Hurricanes cheerleaders perform before the game.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; American recording artist Pitbull performs before the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Pitbull performs his hit "Timber" for the crowd ahead of the CFP National Championship game.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; DJ Khaled poses for a photo before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
DJ Khaled poses with fans ahead of Miami's championship matchup with Indiana.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal arrives prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Christobal arrives at Hard Rock Stadium for the National Championship game.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; The Miami Hurricanes arrive prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami players arrive before the National Championship game.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; NFL Hall of Fame and Former University of Miami Ed Reed on the sidelines before the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
NFL Hall of Fame and former Miami star Ed Reed on the sidelines for the National Championship.
Game Time:
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jamal Roberts sings the national anthem before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jamal Roberts performs the national anthem prior to the start of the CFP National Championship game.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot Sebastian the Ibis leads the team onto the field before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Miami Hurricanes are led onto the field by mascot Sebastian the Ibis.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) kneels prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami quarterback Carson Beck kneels prior to kickoff.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal shakes hands with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during warmups prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal and Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti shake hands prior to kickoff.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) drops back to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Carson Beck drops back to pass against Indiana's defensive line.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) dives for the end zone against Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) and linebacker Wesley Bissainthe (31) during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Miami's Jakobe Thomas and Wesley Bissainthe get the stop against Indiana's Charlie Becker.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Roman Hemby (1) carries the ball against the Miami Hurricanes in the first quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Indiana Hoosiers Roman Hemby carries the ball against Miami's defensive line.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Zechariah Poyser (7) tackles Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) in the first quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Zechariah Poyser of Miami tackles Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr.
Additional pictures will continue to be added. Check back for more scenes from the CFP National Championship. Keep it locked with Miami Hurricanes On SI for full coverage of the national championship game between Miami and Indiana. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Becky Rigel is director of marketing and social media for numerous college sites in the On SI network, including Alabama, Boston College, Miami, Missouri and Vanderbilt.
