The NFL will move the 2026 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon to Tuesday of Super Bowl LX Week in the Bay Area. The all-star event will center on flag football and feature an AFC vs. NFC matchup, previewing the sport’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The league says the move brings its top players and fans together during its biggest week of the year, turning the Pro Bowl into a must-watch television event.
The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February, the latest adjustment for the all-star event that became a flag football game a few years ago. https://t.co/oIwEJZPOua
The Moscone Center in San Francisco will transform into a flag-football arena for a prime-time broadcast. ESPN coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, with kickoff at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, Disney XD, and ESPN Deportes. Pre-game shows air Sunday, Feb. 1, on ABC and ESPN.
Flag football has experienced rapid growth worldwide, with over 20 million players across 100 countries. It was recently confirmed as an official event for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The NFL has approved player participation and is finalizing terms with the NFL Players Association.
Competition Format and Fan Voting
The Pro Bowl flag game will follow a 7-on-7 format on a 50-yard field with 10-yard end zones. Touchdowns count for six points, with one-point conversions from the five and two-point tries from the 10.
Fan voting remains a key part of the process. Pro Bowl Vote presented by Jersey Mike’s opens Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. Fans, players, and coaches each account for one-third of the final tally. This year’s announcement will include new features such as helmet decals, enhanced highlight packages, and live broadcast integrations.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball after a catch during the first quarter against the AFC in the NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ESPN, NFL Aim to Elevate Event
“Our shared vision focuses on a production approach that spotlights the world’s best players while highlighting flag football and its global growth,” said Burke Magnus, ESPN president of content.
The move to Super Bowl Week signals the league’s intent to turn the Pro Bowl Games into a premier broadcast event rather than a postseason afterthought. Additional details on tickets and fan events will be released later this season.
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