Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship Monday night.ESPN cameras showed James in a suite about 45 minutes before kickoff. He was in town the night before he and the Los Angeles Lakers were to host the Washington Wizards.

LeBron James and Bryce Harper headline Ohio State fans at Monday's CFP championship game vs. No. 7 Notre Dame. Here's more:

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper were in attendance for Monday night's College Football

LeBron James, a passionate Ohio State Buckeyes fan and Akron native, showed his support during the College Football Playoff (CFP) championship game on Monday night. Held at Mercede

Some of Notre Dame and Ohio State’s biggest fans made their way to Atlanta. Comedian Shane Gillis, former Notre Dame running back Jerome Bettis and legendary quarterback Joe Montana were on hand for Monday’s national championship game to cheer on the Fighting Irish at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

There were quite a few celebrities on hand to watch the Buckeyes face the Fighting Irish with a national title on the line.

LeBron James maintains strong ties to his home state of Ohio. ATLANTA (AP) — LeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship Monday night. The Buckeyes defeated The Irish 34-24 for its first national championship since 2014.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was spotted on the sidelines of Monday night's College Football Championship donning Ohio State gear. But why?