The NFL’s reimagined Pro Bowl returns during Super Bowl week, swapping pads for flag football and skills in a one-night showcase.
What time is the NFL Pro Bowl flag football game and skills competition? How to watch on TV and stream online
The Pro Bowl is no longer an awkward exhibition wedged between playoff rounds. As Super Bowl LX approaches, the NFL Pro Bowl Games have become a deliberate part of the league’s biggest week, built around entertainment as much as the sport.
Since 2023, the NFL switched to flag football and skills competitions, a shift designed to protect players while giving fans something more. In 2026, that evolution continues with a single, prime-time event embedded directly into Super Bowl festivities.
Who are you most excited to see play in their first Pro Bowl Games? pic.twitter.com/DPvChCmpdz
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 30, 2026
When is the NFL Pro Bowl Games in 2026?
Unlike previous editions spread across a weekend, the 2026 Pro Bowl is a one-night event.
- Date: Tuesday, Feb. 3
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
The Tuesday night slot marks a notable change. The league has moved the Pro Bowl away from traditional weekend windows, positioning it instead as a centerpiece event early in Super Bowl week rather than an afterthought.
Flag football replaces the old Pro Bowl game
The main attraction is the AFC vs. NFC flag football game, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. Around it sits a slate of skills competitions focused on speed, accuracy, agility, and creativity.
The rosters still carry weight. Puka Nacua, Bijan Robinson, and Christian McCaffrey headline the NFC side, while James Cook, Ja’Marr Chase, and Jonathan Taylor lead the AFC.
The full coaching staff for the Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco, led by @49ers legends Steve Young and Jerry Rice!
— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2026
Pro Bowl Games -- Tuesday 2/3 8pm ET on ESPN
Stream on @NFLPlus and ESPN App pic.twitter.com/t5YxCdj1P0
How to watch the NFL Pro Bowl on TV and streaming
Fans have multiple ways to watch the Pro Bowl Games live.
- TV channels: ESPN, ABC, Disney XD
- Streaming options: ESPN app, NFL+, Fubo
The event will stream live on the ESPN app, with additional access through Fubo and NFL+. Viewers who prefer traditional broadcasts can tune in via ESPN or ABC.
Why the Pro Bowl looks different now
The modern Pro Bowl is not trying to mimic real football. The league has accepted that elite players will not risk injury in an exhibition setting, and instead aim for something closer to a showcase.
Flag football and skills challenges allow stars and fans to participate as the NFL maintains relevance during a crowded Super Bowl media week.
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