The NFL has revealed the full AFC and NFC lineups for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, setting the stage for the league’s annual all-star showcase during the week of Super Bowl LX.
The NFL will again forgo a traditional exhibition game in favor of “a celebration of player skills that is highlighted by a flag football game between the AFC and NFC.” For the first time, the Pro Bowl Games will be staged at the Super Bowl host site, taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area during Super Bowl LX week. The event will feature an AFC vs. NFC flag football matchup coached by Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Steve Young, highlighting the sport’s speed and athleticism ahead of flag football’s debut at the LA28 Olympics. The format allows the league’s top players to compete during the NFL’s biggest week of the year in front of family, friends, and select fans.
Four teams topped the league with the most selections, as the Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks each placed six players on the rosters. Close behind were the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles, all of whom earned five Pro Bowl nods. Overall, players from 29 franchises were selected, with 22 teams represented by multiple athletes.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce once again emerged as the leading vote-getter among fans, marking the second straight year he topped balloting. The honor is his 11th consecutive Pro Bowl selection and comes amid speculation that the future Hall of Famer could be close to retiring.
Among the notable inclusions was Jalen Ramsey, who earned his first Pro Bowl berth as a free safety after transitioning positions in his debut season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, the absence of high-profile names such as Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry stood out as the most surprising omissions.
Pro Bowl players will be recognized as team captains during Week 17 games, and they will wear a silver “Pro Bowl” trophy decal on the back of their helmets for the remainder of the season. Selections were determined through a combined voting process involving fans, players, and coaches, with each group accounting for one-third of the final vote.
The Pro Bowl Games will air live on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from San Francisco’s Moscone Center South Building, which will be converted into a flag football venue. ESPN’s coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The broadcast will also be available on Disney XD and ESPN Deportes.
For more information, head to: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-games.
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