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Trump Issues Order to Avoid Army-Navy Game Conflicts
Navy Midshipmen honored at White House after winning Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:32am
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President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Navy football team at the White House and issued an executive order barring the College Football Playoff and other postseason games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup in December. The order aims to ensure an exclusive broadcasting window for the storied rivalry game played on the second Saturday each December.
Why it matters
The Army-Navy game is a longstanding tradition that holds deep significance for the military service academies and the nation. Trump's order seeks to protect the national focus on this morale-building event by preventing scheduling conflicts with other high-profile college football games.
The details
The 2025 Navy football team was honored at the White House for winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, defeating both Air Force and Army. Navy finished the season 11-2 and ranked #23 in the AP and Coaches polls. Trump's executive order directs the Commerce Secretary and FCC Chairman to coordinate with the College Football Playoff committee, NCAA, and media partners to ensure the Army-Navy game has an exclusive broadcasting window, even as the playoff format potentially expands in the future.
- The 2025 Navy football team was honored at the White House on Friday, March 21, 2026.
- The Army-Navy game is scheduled for December 12, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- The CFP first-round games are set for December 18-19, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The President of the United States who hosted the Navy football team at the White House and issued the executive order.
Navy Midshipmen
The 2025 Navy football team that was honored at the White House for winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.
What they’re saying
“Such scheduling conflicts weaken the national focus on our Military Service Academies and detract from a morale-building event of vital interest to the Department of War.”
— Donald Trump, President of the United States
What’s next
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The takeaway
This executive order underscores the importance of the Army-Navy game as a cherished tradition that brings the nation together to honor the service and sacrifice of our military academies. By ensuring the game has an exclusive broadcasting window, the President is protecting the game's unique status and allowing it to be the sole focus during that time period.
