LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 05: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 05: NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys evades a tag against AFC strong safety Derwin James #3 of the Los Angles Chargers and runs for a touchdown during an NFL Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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The NFL Pro Bowl Games have evolved in recent years, shifting from an exhibition game featuring tackling to a flag football event with other competitions. And now, the league has an idea to put it on another new trajectory.
The NFL announced on Wednesday that the 2026 Pro Bowl Games will be held during the same week as Super Bowl LX and at the same host site, the San Francisco Bay Area.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the current state of the Pro Bowl Games.
NFL Statement
When And Where Are The 2026 Pro Bowl Games?
The Pro Bowl Games will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 on ESPN starting at 6:30 p.m. ET with the flag game starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Per ESPN, the event will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, which will also host the Super Bowl experience fan fest. The largest ballroom at the Moscone Center, per ESPN, holds 4,000 people.
What’s The Format Of The 2026 Pro Bowl Games?
It’ll be the AFC versus the NFC in a seven-on-seven flag football game. The game will take place on a 50-yard field with 10-yard end zones. Scoring plays are worth six points with a one-point conversion from the five-yard line, and a two-point conversion option from the 10-yard line.
How Are Players Selected For The Pro Bowl Games?
Fans can begin voting on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27. Player selections will be made up of votes from fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts as one-third toward determining the rosters.
Building Up Flag Football Ahead Of The 2028 Olympics
The Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles in 2028. NFL teams approved allowing players to compete in the LA28 Games, and now the NFL is in talks with the NFLPA about allowing players to participate.
“The Pro Bowl Games will not only be an exciting showcase of our best talent, but also a taste of the elite athleticism and dynamic action we can expect to see on the Olympic stage,” NFL executive vice president of events Peter O’Reilly said.
What NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Said About 2026 Pro Bowl Games
Pro Bowl Games Ratings Have Been Trending Downward
Moving the Pro Bowl Games to the same week of the Super Bowl could be the spark the game needs to thrive once again. Viewership declined 30% from 2022 to 2024, with 4.7 million viewers tuning in last year.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevorwoods/2025/10/22/nfl-moving-pro-bowl-games-to-super-bowl-week-in-2026-and-beyond/
