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NFL Moves 2026 Pro Bowl Games to Super Bowl Week in Bay Area

The league is recasting the all-star showcase as a made-for-TV flag-football event to boost participation and spotlight the sport before its 2028 Olympic debut.

Overview

  • Set for Tuesday, Feb. 3, the event will be held at San Francisco’s Moscone Center with coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET and the AFCNFC 7‑on‑7 flag game at 8 p.m. on ESPN, Disney XD and ESPN Deportes.
  • The presentation shifts to a television-first format in a limited-capacity venue, with players competing before families, friends and select fans in a ticketed setting.
  • Embedding the Pro Bowl Games into Super Bowl LX week positions the showcase as a preview for Olympic flag football and a bid to increase player availability and fan interest.
  • NFL owners have approved allowing players to compete in the LA28 Olympics, with the league still discussing participation terms with the NFLPA.
  • Pro Bowl voting opens on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, with fan, player and coach ballots each counting one-third toward roster selections.