The College Football National Championship is the annual championship game of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). It determines the national champion of college football in the United States. The game is played at a predetermined site and is televised nationally. The first College Football National Championship was played in 1936, and the game has been played annually since 1992.
The College Football National Championship is one of the most prestigious events in college sports. It is a major sporting event that attracts millions of viewers each year. The game is also a major economic driver for the host city. The 2023 College Football National Championship, for example, generated an estimated $250 million in economic impact for the city of Indianapolis.