The NCAA has announced that the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) title games for the end of the 2025 and 2026 seasons will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, on the Vanderbilt University campus.
This upcoming season’s FCS championship game is set for January 6, at Toyota Stadium located in Frisco, Texas, marking its 15th consecutive year as the host venue for the event.

Initially, Frisco was scheduled to host the championship for another two seasons, with the possibility of a third year; however, NCAA officials disclosed on Thursday that due to an upcoming multiyear renovation of the 20,500-seat stadium, they needed to explore alternative hosting options.
Meanwhile, Vanderbilt’s stadium is also undergoing a multiyear renovation, expected to wrap up by next year, during which the Commodores have managed to compete there for two seasons.

Frisco reached a significant milestone when South Dakota State triumphed over Montana 23-3 to secure its second straight FCS title last January, making the Texas venue the longest-serving host with 14 years of service since the inception of the game.
Prior to Frisco, Chattanooga was the host city for 13 championships from 1997 to 2009.
The NCAA has stated that the location of the championship game after the 2026 season will be chosen during the upcoming bid process.

Ty Halpin, the NCAA director of championships, expressed appreciation for the partnership with Frisco and Toyota Stadium, highlighting their significant role in enhancing the championship experience over the past 15 years.
He noted that Frisco holds a cherished place in the championship’s history, and both institutions and fans maintain fond memories of it.
The committee is eager to witness the stadium renovations in Frisco as well.

Nashville’s selection marks the 11th city to host the FCS championship since it began in 1978 in Wichita Falls, Texas.