NFL’s brightest stars are set to take center stage as the 2026 Pro Bowl Games return with a revamped, fan-friendly format ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Integrated into Super Bowl week, the event promises elite talent, high-energy challenges, and prime-time entertainment from San Francisco.
What Is the 2026 Pro Bowl format?
The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will once again feature a mix of skills competitions and on-field action. Players from the AFC and NFC will compete in a series of interactive challenges before squaring off in a 7-on-7 flag football game, a format that has replaced the traditional full-contact matchup.
The entire showcase will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, offering fans a closer, more engaging look at the league’s top performers.
Which stars will be absent?
Not all Pro Bowl selections will be available. Players from the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will miss the event as they prepare for Super Bowl LX.
Additionally, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who led all players in fan voting for the second straight year, will not participate in the festivities.
Despite those absences, the Pro Bowl roster still features a deep pool of elite talent from across the league.
When are the 2026 Pro Bowl Games?
The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will air live on Tuesday, February 3.
6:30 p.m. ET – Postseason NFL Countdown (ESPN)
8:00 p.m. ET – Progressive Pro Bowl Kickoff
8:15 p.m. ET – 2026 Pro Bowl Games
How to watch the 2026 Pro Bowl
Fans can tune in across multiple platforms, ensuring broad access to the event. Coverage will be available on ESPN, Disney XD, ESPN Deportes, the ESPN App, and the NFL streaming hub.
With Super Bowl anticipation building, the 2026 Pro Bowl Games offer the perfect midweek spectacle—blending competition, entertainment, and star power on one of the NFL’s biggest stages.