Army West Point Athletics
November 09, 2026 | Athletics
Dear West Point Community,
As recently announced, the College Football Playoff (CFP) will expand to 24 teams beginning in 2027. In conjunction with this evolution, we have announced that the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will move to the first Saturday in December – December 4th, 2027 - beginning next season, maintaining its exclusive national television window on CBS.
The Army-Navy Game is a national treasure. Its tradition, significance, and place in college football are unlike any other rivalry in sports. Protecting that distinction has been, and will remain, a priority for both academies.
Over the past year, we have worked closely with the Naval Academy, American Conference, College Football Playoff leadership, and CBS to ensure America's Game continues to receive the national spotlight it deserves. We are grateful for the collaboration and shared commitment to preserving this extraordinary tradition while positioning both institutions for the future of college football.
We also continue to work collaboratively with the Naval Academy and our partners to determine future Army-Navy Game locations and look forward to sharing those announcements at the appropriate time.
In the meantime, our focus remains on the 2026 season and the 127th playing of America's Game on December 12 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, nationally televised on CBS. Before then, we have important football still to play, beginning with our next matchup at home against East Carolina on Saturday, November 21 at 12:00PM.
Thank you for your unwavering support of Army West Point Athletics, our cadet-athletes, and the traditions that make this institution so special.
Go Army! BEAT NAVY!
Sincerely,
Tom Theodorakis
Director of Athletics
United States Military Academy at West Point
