Super Bowl week has evolved beyond just the big game on Sunday. For the first time, the NFL is shining a spotlight on the Pro Bowl, bringing it right into the heart of championship week.
As the league pushes toward global growth and Olympic visibility, the 2026 Pro Bowl now carries added weight. It is no longer just a showcase. It is a preview of where the sport could be heading next.
How Can Fans Watch the NFL Pro Bowl?
The 2026 NFL Pro Bowl will be held on Tuesday, February 3, at 8 p.m. ET. The event takes place inside the Moscone Center in San Francisco, a 4,000-seat ballroom that also hosts the Super Bowl Experience fan festival.
This change in scheduling is a big deal. In the past, the Pro Bowl was somewhat sidelined from the main Super Bowl festivities. Now it sits directly inside the league’s biggest week. The move signals how seriously the NFL views the event’s future.
Since 2023, the league has moved away from full-contact games, prioritizing player safety, fan enjoyment, and global outreach. The 2026 Pro Bowl continues this trend.
Where To Watch: TV Channels, Streaming, Broadcast Crew
TV & Streaming Options:
- TV Channels: ESPN, ABC, and Disney XD
- Live Stream: ESPN app, Fubo, NFL+
The broadcast team adds star power. Scott Van Pelt handles play-by-play duties. Jason Kelce and Dan Orlovsky serve as analysts. Laura Rutledge and Michelle Beisner-Buck report from the sidelines.
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The league is clearly treating the Pro Bowl like a prime-time product, not a secondary exhibition.
New Format: Skills + Flag Football Takes Center Stage
The Pro Bowl Games will begin with skills competitions. These include passing challenges, catching drills, and relay-style events. Points earned there carry into the main event.
The main attraction is the AFC vs. NFC 7-on-7 flag football game. The format features two 20-minute halves with a running clock until the final two minutes. It is faster. Cleaner. More offense-driven.
The format also connects directly to the future. A major focus this year is flag football’s debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. NFL owners have already approved player participation in Olympic flag football. That signals long-term investment.
Coaches, Stars, and Rosters Driving Interest
Two San Francisco legends headline the sidelines. Jerry Rice coaches the NFC, and Steve Young leads the AFC. They replace last year’s coaching duo of Peyton and Eli Manning.
The rosters are loaded, even with Super Bowl replacements. The NFC features stars like Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua, and Bijan Robinson. The AFC counters with elite names, including Josh Allen, Ja’Marr Chase, Jonathan Taylor, and James Cook.
Defensively, both sides remain stacked. The AFC features pass rush threats and elite secondary talent. The NFC counters with explosive front-seven players and versatile defensive backs.
Some stars are replaced due to Super Bowl participation, but the depth remains strong.
The Pro Bowl’s new identity is still forming. But the direction is clear. The NFL is treating this event as more than a celebration. It could become a global showcase.
For now, it remains the final time many of the league’s biggest stars share a field before the offseason. With Super Bowl week now including the Pro Bowl, the NFL calendar has just gotten even bigger.
Pro Bowl Rosters 2026
NFC
Quarterbacks
- Jalen Hurts* (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
- Jared Goff* (Detroit Lions)
(Jalen Hurts replaced Sam Darnold, and Jared Goff replaced Matthew Stafford)
Running Backs
- Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions)
- Christian McCaffery (San Francisco 49ers)
- Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons)
Wide Receivers
- Puka Nacua (Los Angeles Rams)
- George Pickens (Dallas Cowboys)
- CeeDee Lamb* (Dallas Cowboys)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions)
(Lamb replaced Jaxon Smith-Njigba)
Tight Ends
- Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals)
- Jake Ferguson* (Dallas Cowboys)
(Ferguson replaced George Kittle)
Fullback
- Kyle Juszczyk (San Francisco 49ers)
Offensive Linemen
- Tackles: Penei Sewell (Detroit Lions), Trent Williams (San Francisco 49ers)
- Guards: Joe Thuney (Chicago Bears), Tyler Smith (Dallas Cowboys), Chris Lindstrom (Atlanta Falcons)
- Centers: Drew Dalman (Chicago Bears), Cam Jurgens (Philadelphia Eagles)
Defensive Linemen
- Aidan Hutchinson (Detroit Lions)
- Quinnen Williams (Dallas Cowboys)
Linebackers
- Brian Burns (New York Giants)
- Jared Verse (Los Angeles Rams)
- Byron Young (Los Angeles Rams)
- Jack Campbell (Detroit Lions)
- Zack Baun (Philadelphia Eagles)
Cornerbacks
- Jaycee Horn (Carolina Panthers)
- Cooper DeJean (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Keisean Nixon* (Green Bay Packers)
- Nahshon Wright* (Chicago Bears)
(Nixon replaced Devon Witherspoon, and Wright replaced Quinyon Mitchell)
Safeties
- Kevin Byard (Chicago Bears)
- Antoine Winfield Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Budda Baker (Arizona Cardinals)
Special Teams
- Kicker: Brandon Aubrey (Dallas Cowboys)
- Punter: Tress Way (Washington Commanders)
- Return Specialist:Â KaVontae Turpin* (Dallas Cowboys)
- Long Snapper: Jon Weeks
- Special Teamer: Luke Gifford
(Turpin Replaced Rashid Shaheed)
AFC
Quarterbacks
- Joe Burrow* (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Shedeur Sanders* (Cleveland Browns)
- Joe Flacco* (Cincinnati Bengals)
(Sanders replaced Josh Allen, Burrow replaced Justin Herbert, and Flacco replaced Drake Maye.)
Running Backs
- Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)
- James Cook (Buffalo Bills)
- De’Von Achane (Miami Dolphins)
Wide Receivers
- Tee Higgins* (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Nico Collins (Houston Texans)
- Courtland Sutton (Denver Broncos)
(Higgins replaced Zay Flowers)
Tight Ends
- Tyler Warren* (Indianapolis Colts)
- Dalton Kincaid* (Buffalo Bills)
(Warren replaced Brock Bowers, and Kincaid replaced Travis Kelce.)
Fullback
- Patrick Ricard (Baltimore Ravens)
Offensive Linemen
- Tackles: Dion Dawkins (Buffalo Bills), Garrett Bolles (Denver Broncos)
- Guards: Trey Smith (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Centers: Tyler Linderbaum (Baltimore Ravens), Creed Humphrey (Kansas City Chiefs)
Defensive Linemen
- Will Anderson Jr. (Houston Texans)
- Jeffery Simmons (Tennessee Titans)
- Zach Allen (Denver Broncos)
Linebackers
- Devin Lloyd* (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Nik Bonitto (Denver Broncos)
- Tuli Tuipulotu (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Inside: Roquan Smith (Baltimore Ravens)
- Azeez Al-Shaair (Houston Texans)
(Lloyd Replaced T.J. Watt.)
Cornerbacks
- Derek Stingley Jr. (Houston Texans)
- Patrick Surtain II (Denver Broncos)
- Denzel Ward (Cleveland Browns)
- Kamari Lassiter* (Houston Texans)
(Lassiter replaced Christian Gonzalez)
Safeties
- Kyle Hamilton (Baltimore Ravens)
- Derwin James (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Calen Bullock* (Houston Texans)
(Bullock replaced Jalen Ramsey)
Special Teams
- Kicker: Cameron Dicker (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Punter: Jordan Stout (Baltimore Ravens)
- Return Specialist: Chimere Dike (Tennessee Titans)
- Special Teamer: Ben Skowronek (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Long Snapper: Ross Matiscik (Jacksonville Jaguars)
