The NFL is set to announce plans to shake up the final two weeks of the pro football calendar, with major changes potentially taking place as early as this coming postseason. The league continues to change at a rapid pace, with both on-field and off-field changes revolutionizing the sport on a yearly basis.
Dynamic kickoffs, NFL players being given the go-ahead to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games, and an ever-increasing schedule of overseas games are all part of an evolving NFL. But how will the next significant changes affect the league, its teams, players, and fans?
NFL Expected to Announce Major Postseason Shake-Up
The NFL continues to grow its global following, with the league doing a phenomenal job of promoting its product far beyond its already devoted fan base on U.S. soil. However, one weekend in the NFL calendar has struggled to keep fans interested, regardless of whether it’s domestic or otherwise, for some time.
The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of the game, and continues to grow in financial and cultural significance; the last three halftime shows have all broken viewership records. But while the NFL’s crowning event continues to dominate, the Pro Bowl has wilted.
What was once a head-to-head game involving the best of the rest from the AFC and NFC is now a family-friendly sequence of games and events. In 2025, players even took part in quizzes and games of Madden, in a desperate attempt by organizers to drum up interest in the penultimate showpiece.
The NFL is planning to move the Pro Bowl Games to the Super Bowl host city each year as part of Super Bowl week festivities, per @SBJ.
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 9, 2025
Things could soon be about to change, though, according to Ben Fischer of SportsBusinessJournal.com, who has revealed that big changes are coming. In a recent article, Fischer reports that the NFL is planning to relocate the Pro Bowl and integrate it into Super Bowl week.
Plans include hosting the Pro Bowl in the same city as the Super Bowl, bringing both events together, and increasing interest in the sport’s All-Star showdown.
Will the Upcoming Pro Bowl Take Place in San Francisco?
The NFL has confirmed that a “re-imagined” Pro Bowl has been discussed and that further details will be confirmed at a later date.
“We’ll share more in the coming weeks, but our focus is a best-in-class all-star event that celebrates the league’s top players, deepens fan engagement and spotlights flag football – especially in light of confirming player participation in the LA28 Olympic Games,” said a spokesperson for the league.
The revamped Pro Bowl will likely be a made-for-TV event, with less emphasis on large, in-person crowds. That would make sense, given the league’s focus on building a worldwide interest in the sport.
With no details yet confirmed, the latest plans to resuscitate a once-proud and much-loved event will continue to be discussed behind closed doors. After record-low viewing numbers back in February, nothing will be off the table.