The NFL’s Pro Bowl Games return tonight on ESPN, as part of Super Bowl week. Tonight’s event is a fast-paced, fan-friendly alternative to the traditional all-star game. If you’re looking for football content that doesn’t feel like a grind, the Pro Bowl Games hit the sweet spot.
Instead of full-contact football, the league once again leans into a 7-on-7 flag football format, paired with skills challenges, player interviews, the NFL FLAG High School Girls Showcase (airing during the pregame), and behind-the-scenes access you don’t usually get during the regular season. The Pro Bowl Games feature many of the league’s biggest stars, but not every selected player will suit up. Players preparing for the Super Bowl or dealing with injuries do not participate, with alternates filling roster spots.
ESPN is treating the Pro Bowl Games like a marquee event, complete with a top-tier broadcast crew and extended studio coverage. Viewers can also expect live interviews, mic’d-up moments, and appearances from NFL legends and Pro Football Hall of Famers throughout the broadcast. The game will be called by:
- Scott Van Pelt on play-by-play
- Jason Kelce and Dan Orlovsky as analysts
- Laura Rutledge and Michelle Beisner-Buck are reporting from the field.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the 2026 Pro Bowl Games live, including start times, channels, streaming options, and what makes this year’s event different.
When Are the 2026 Pro Bowl Games?
The Pro Bowl Games take place tonight, Tuesday, February 3, with ESPN building the event into its broader Super Bowl week coverage.
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco
- Pregame coverage: Begins at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Main event: Progressive Pro Bowl Kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET, followed by the AFC vs. NFC flag football game
How to Watch the Pro Bowl Games on TV + Streaming
Watching the Pro Bowl Games is simple, whether you prefer traditional TV or streaming. You can find all of tonight’s coverage on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices on the following networks:
- ESPN (primary broadcast)
- ESPN Deportes (Spanish-language coverage)
- Disney XD (alternate presentation)
The 2026 Pro Bowl Games are available to stream live on DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and ESPN app.