when does the ap poll come out

The AP Top 25 Poll typically comes out every Sunday at 2 p.m. ET during the college football season, and every Monday around noon ET during the college basketball season.

Special Schedule Update for This Week

The Week 12 AP Top 25 college football poll has been delayed by one day. It will be released on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. A nationwide aviation shutdown forced the SEC matchup between No. 19 Ole Miss and Oklahoma to be postponed to Sunday afternoon, prompting the Associated Press to hold the rankings until after that game concludes.

Standard Weekly Release Schedule

• College Football. Rankings are released weekly on Sundays at 2 p.m. ET throughout the regular season. Exceptions occur on opening weekend (when Labor Day Monday games push the poll to Tuesday) or when major games are rescheduled to Sunday. You can view the official weekly standings on the AP News College Football Hub.
• College Basketball. Both the men’s and women’s rankings are released weekly on Mondays during the regular season, typically starting around 12 p.m. ET. Preseason polls usually debut in mid-to-late October, with weekly updates running until the NCAA Tournament begins.