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The College Football Playoff (CFP) announced that Las Vegas will serve as the epicenter of the college football world when the 2027 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship comes to Allegiant Stadium on January 25, 2027. Today, the 2027 Las Vegas Host Committee announced its leadership team that will guide preparations for the premier sporting event.
The Host Committee for the 2027 CFP National Championship in Las Vegas represents a collaborative effort of destination leaders in business, tourism, gaming, sports, entertainment and government.
Host Committee leadership
The 2027 Las Vegas Host Committee will be led by:
- Co-Chair: Sandra Douglass Morgan, President, Las Vegas Raiders
- Co-Chair: Jim Gibson, Clark County Commissioner
Host Committee members include a diverse group of civic, business, sports and community leaders:
- Committee Member: Andy Gorchov, Allegiant Stadium/ASM Global
- Committee Member: Carlos Castro, Resorts World Las Vegas
- Committee Member: Gary Fritz, MGM Resorts International
- Committee Member: Jeremy Aguero, Applied Analysis
- Committee Member: Justin Carley, Las Vegas Raiders
- Committee Member: Michael Naft, Clark County Commissioner
- Committee Member: Rob Dondero, R&R Partners
- Committee Member: Sean McBurney, Caesars Entertainment
- Committee Member: Steve Hill, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Las Vegas Stadium Authority
- Committee Member: Virginia Valentine, Nevada Resort Association
Together, this leadership team will oversee local planning, operations, hospitality, legacy initiatives and community engagement efforts surrounding the 2027 CFP National Championship.
In addition to welcoming fans from across the country, the Las Vegas Host Committee and CFP staff will plan a series of community events and activations leading up to the 2027 CFP National Championship on Jan. 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium. These efforts will include charitable initiatives, volunteer opportunities, youth and education-focused programming and citywide celebrations designed to showcase Las Vegas as a world-class host destination.
