The 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3 in San Francisco, featuring an AFC vs. NFC flag football matchup. Fans can watch live coverage on ESPN, Disney XD, ESPN Deportes, and streaming platforms including NFL+.
The NFL’s annual Pro Bowl is back and better than ever in 2026.
For the first time ever, the event will take place the week leading up to the Super Bowl, giving fans a closer look at the league’s top stars during football’s biggest week.
We’ve put together the ultimate guide to catching the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games and where to watch, so you don’t miss a single moment of the action.
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2026 NFL Pro Bowl Schedule and Event Details
While it isn’t the Super Bowl, the NFL Pro Bowl is still a great chance to see your favorite players flex their football prowess and square off against the best of their opposing conference peers.
As has been the case for the last few years, the Pro Bowl will once again feature an AFC vs. NFC 7v7 flag football competition. What makes 2026 especially exciting is that the matchup will serve as a preview of the LA28 Olympics, where flag football will make its Olympic debut for the very first time.
When Is the Pro Bowl?
The Pro Bowl will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET, airing live from the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
How Can I Watch the Pro Bowl?
Fans can catch Pro Bowl coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, with live game coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, Disney XD and ESPN Deportes.
Other 2026 NFL Pro Bowl TV Programming
Is There a Pro Bowl Skills Competition This Year?
Generally, the Pro Bowl includes skills-based competitions as part of the festivities. However, for 2026, there is no standalone or televised Pro Bowl skills competition scheduled. Instead, the focus of Pro Bowl programming centers on the flag football game and surrounding player-focused coverage throughout the week.
Pro Bowl Week Preview Programming
Before the flag football matchup kicks off, ESPN will preview the week with dedicated Pro Bowl coverage highlighting player stories, rosters and key storylines. On Sunday, Feb. 1, fans can tune in for:
- NFL Live Pro Bowl Special at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN
- Additional Pro Bowl Games preview coverage airing on ABC at 12 p.m. ET
This early programming gives fans a deeper look at the athletes selected to compete and what to expect from the revamped Pro Bowl format.
NFL Honors Presented by Invisalign
Another major highlight of Pro Bowl week is NFL Honors Presented by Invisalign, the league’s annual awards show celebrating the best performances of the season. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET with the NFL Honors Red Carpet Show on NFL Network followed by the awards coverage at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, NFL Network and streaming on Peacock and NFL+.
NFL Honors recognizes achievements such as MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and more, making it a must-watch event during Super Bowl LX week.
How Do the Pro Bowl Rosters Get Selected?
One of the most exciting aspects of the Pro Bowl is fan participation. Each year, fans vote for their favorite players, with top vote-getters earning roster spots alongside selections made by players and coaches.
Who Got the Most Pro Bowl Votes in 2026?
This year, the Pro Bowl selections with the most points were:
- Travis Kelce, Tight End, Kansas City Chiefs
- Josh Allen, Quarterback, Buffalo Bills
- Drake Maye, Quarterback, New England Patriots
- Caleb Williams, Quarterback, Chicago Bears
- Kevin Byard, Safety, Chicago Bears
Which Teams Sent the Most Pro Bowl Players?
Sitting at the top of the list for number of Pro Bowl selections per team are:
- Dallas Cowboys – NFC (7)
- Baltimore Ravens – AFC (6)
- Denver Broncos AFC (6)
- Detroit Lions – NFC (6)
- San Francisco 49ers – NFC (6)
- Seattle Seahawks – NFC (6)
On the other side of the coin, these teams sent zero players to the 2026 Pro Bowl:
- New York Jets – AFC
- Minnesota Vikings – NFC
- New Orleans Saints – NFC
2026 NFL Pro Bowl Rosters: AFC vs. NFC
So, who’s going to be attending the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl? Fans voted and settled on this lineup:
AFC Roster
The AFC Pro Bowl roster will be coached by 49ers legend Steve Young.
Quarterback
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (Starter)
- Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
- Drake Maye, New England Patriots
Running Back
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (Starter)
- De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
- James Cook, Buffalo Bills
Fullback
- Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens (Starter)
Wide Receiver
- Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals (Starter)
- Nico Collins, Houston Texans (Starter)
- Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
- Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos
Tight End
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (Starter)
- Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs (Starter)
- Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts (replacing Brock Bowers)
- Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills (replacing Travis Kelce)
Offensive Tackle
- Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos (Starter)
- Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills (Starter)
- Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive Guard
- Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos (Starter)
- Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts (Starter)
- Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Center
- Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs (Starter)
- Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens
Defensive End
- Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans (Starter)
- Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns (Starter)
- Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
Defensive Tackle
- Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs (Starter)
- Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans (Starter)
- Zach Allen, Denver Broncos
Outside Linebacker
- Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos (Starter)
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers (Starter)
- Tuli Tuipulotu, Los Angeles Chargers
- Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville Jaguars (replacing T.J. Watt)
Inside / Middle Linebacker
- Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens (Starter)
- Azeez Al-Shaair, Houston Texans
Cornerback
- Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans (Starter)
- Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos (Starter)
- Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots
- Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns
- Kamari Lassiter, Houston Texans (replacing Christian Gonzalez)
Free Safety
- Jalen Ramsey, Pittsburgh Steelers (Starter)
- Calen Bullock, Houston Texans (replacing Jalen Ramsey)
Strong Safety
- Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens (Starter)
- Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
Long Snapper
- Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Jaguars (Starter)
Punter
- Jordan Stout, Baltimore Ravens (Starter)
Place-Kicker
- Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers (Starter)
Return Specialist
- Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans (Starter)
Special Teamer
- Ben Skowronek, Pittsburgh Steelers (Starter)
NFC Roster
The NFC Pro Bowl team will be coached by 49ers legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice.
Quarterback
- Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (Starter)
- Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks
- Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
- Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (replacing Sam Darnold)
Running Back
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions (Starter)
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
- Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Fullback
- Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers (Starter)
Wide Receiver
- Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams (Starter)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks (Starter)
- George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
Tight End
- Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals (Starter)
- George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
- Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys (replacing George Kittle)
Offensive Tackle
- Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions (Starter)
- Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Starter)
- Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers
Offensive Guard
- Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys (Starter)
- Joe Thuney, Chicago Bears (Starter)
- Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons
Center
- Drew Dalman, Chicago Bears (Starter)
- Cam Jurgens, Philadelphia Eagles
Defensive End
- Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions (Starter)
- Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers (Starter)
- Demarcus Lawrence, Seattle Seahawks
Defensive Tackle
- Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles (Starter)
- Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks (Starter)
- Quinnen Williams, Dallas Cowboys
Outside Linebacker
- Brian Burns, New York Giants (Starter)
- Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams (Starter)
- Byron Young, Los Angeles Rams
Inside / Middle Linebacker
- Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions (Starter)
- Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles
Cornerback
- Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers (Starter)
- Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks (Starter)
- Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles
- Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles
- Keisean Nixon, Green Bay Packers (replacing Devon Witherspoon)
- Nahshon Wright, Chicago Bears (replacing Quinyon Mitchell)
Free Safety
- Kevin Byard, Chicago Bears (Starter)
- Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Strong Safety
- Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals (Starter)
Long Snapper
- Jon Weeks, San Francisco 49ers (Starter)
Punter
- Tress Way, Washington Commanders (Starter)
Place-Kicker
- Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys (Starter)
Return Specialist
- Rashid Shaheed, Seattle Seahawks (Starter)
- KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys (replacing Rashid Shaheed)
Special Teamer
- Luke Gifford, San Francisco 49ers (Starter)
What is the NFL Pro Bowl?
The NFL Pro Bowl got its start way back in 1939, when the National Football League held a series of all-star games between the current league champs and a roster of the league’s other top players. In 1951, it was renamed the NFL Pro Bowl.
Since 2022, the game has been switched over to a non-contact flag football game and a series of skills-based competitions before that match. The change is due to players’ concerns around getting injured. This is especially true for players who’ll compete in the Super Bowl, who tend to avoid the event completely to stay healthy before the championship event.
So, while the Pro Bowl is typically viewed as a bit of a joke compared to other games for players, it’s a great time for fans to see their favorite players show a different, more casual side of themselves on the field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams sent the most players to the Pro Bowl in 2026?
The Dallas Cowboys are sending 7 players to the Pro Bowl in 2026, the most of any team.
What NFL teams do not have a pro bowler in 2025?
The New York Jets, New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings won’t be sending any players to the Pro Bowl this year.
Why is there no tackling in the Pro Bowl?
The Pro Bowl shed its full contact nature mainly to preserve the health of key players.
Why is there no tackling in the Pro Bowl?
The Pro Bowl shed its full contact nature mainly to preserve the health of key players.
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