In contrast to several major professional and collegiate sports, there is no permanently set date for the national championship game itself, but rather a more flexible arrangement. Semifinal games are held close to New Year’s so as to not infringe upon games that are traditionally held on that day. The College Football National Championship itself is then played on the first Monday that is six or more days after the semifinals. The 2021-22 semifinals are expected to take place on Friday, December 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas and Miami Gardens, Florida, with the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl being the designated bowls. The 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game is currently slated to be played on Monday January 10, 2002 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.