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All tickets claimed for CFP Championship watch party hosted at IU

More than 17,000 tickets were claimed in 90 minutes

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates with tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) after a rushing touchdown by running back Kaelon Black during the second half of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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BLOOMINGTON — A CFP Championship watch party at IU sold out in under two hours.

The university announced that it would be hosting a watch party at home on Tuesday. Shortly after the announcement, all tickets, more than 17,000, were claimed.

Hoosier Nation showing out once again! 🤩

All tickets for Monday's watch party have been claimed. https://t.co/stfmAShCDz
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) January 14, 2026

"We're going to do a watch party here because we want 17,000 people to have a collective experience rooting on Indiana to a football championship," said Jeremy Gray, Associate Athletic Director.

#1 Indiana Hoosiers take on the #10 Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at 7:30 p.m.