The NFL’s best head to Orlando for the first day of the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games. Camping World Stadium will host the best players from the NFC and AFC who are not competing in the Big Game. Beginning today until Sunday, February 2, NFL players will showcase their talents in one of the biggest football celebrations of the year.
This year’s Pro Bowl Skills Showdown features 11 challenges over two days with Sunday’s flag football game highlighting the event. Key events during tonight’s coverage include Passing the Test, Satisfying Catches, The Big Spike, Relay Race, Helmet Harmony, and Dodgeball.
Check out the full list of 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Challenges
Here’s how to watch all of the excitement of the 2024 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown live from the Sunshine State.
When to Watch
2025 NFL Pro Bowl Skills Showdown (Thursday, January 30)
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Where to Stream: DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV | NFL+ (Mobile Devices Only)
The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Championship will air on ESPN and ABC from Noon to 3 PM ET on Sunday, Feb. with simulstream available on ESPN+ and NFL+.
How to Watch the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Without Cable TV
For those without cable, watching the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl games is still easy and convenient. Steam the entire event live on ESPN and ABC on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more using services like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
ABC is also available to watch for free with an antenna. Tools like AntennaWeb can help you find local ABC affiliates.
The 2025 Pro Bowl Championship will stream live on ESPN+.
Find out more about each service below.
Watch the NFL Pro Bowl on DIRECTV STREAM
Stream NFL games live with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ABC, ESPN2, ESPN, and over 90 other channels, such as CBS, Fox, NBC, and FS1 for $86.99 per month. DIRECTV STREAM offers no contracts, no hidden fees, and includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can try it free for 5 days and the Entertainment plan with the Sports Pack is included for $86.98 per month for the first two months.
Watch the NFL Pro Bowl on Sling TV
Stream all of the events during the Pro Bowl games live on ABC (in select markets) and ESPN with Sling TV’s Orange & Blue package. Starting at $61 per month, Sling offers access to ABC, Fox, NBC, ESPN, and more, plus 50 hours of DVR storage to record the game. You can upgrade to 200 hours of storage for an additional $5 per month.
Sling TV offers 50% off the first month, reducing the price to just $30.50 for the first month.
Watch the NFL Pro Bowl Games Live on Fubo
Stream NFL games live on ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN with Fubo. The Pro plan includes FS1, Fox, NBC, CBS, The CW, and over 200 channels for $84.99 monthly. Fubo offers unlimited hours of cloud DVR storage so you can rewatch the best moments.
New subscribers get a free trial to try before subscribing.
Watch the NFL Pro Bowl Games on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers a comprehensive package to stream NFL games, including ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and over 95 channels for $82.99 per month. The service also includes access to Hulu’s streaming library, Disney+, and ESPN+, and comes with unlimited DVR storage.
New and eligible subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.
Watch the NFL Pro Bowl Games Live on YouTube TV
YouTube TV offers over 100 channels, including ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN for $82.99 per month. You can watch NFL games live and enjoy unlimited DVR storage, with recordings available for up to 9 months.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 10-day free trial before subscribing.
2025 Pro Bowl Skills Challenges
The 11 skills challenge events:
- Passing the Test – Quarterbacks have 40 seconds to hit targets at different distances, each worth varying points. The team with the highest-scoring quarterback wins.
- Satisfying Catches – A wide receiver, tight end, and defensive back from each conference tackle an obstacle course, including catches from a jugs machine at three distances. The team with the fastest combined time wins.
- The Big Spike (3 points available) – Three linemen from each conference take three chances to score the highest on the Spike-o-Meter. The most powerful spike wins three points for their team.
- Relay Race – Four players from each conference compete in a 40-yard relay. Each hands off a football to the next runner. The fastest team across three rounds wins.
- Helmet Harmony – A game show where players test their knowledge of their teammates. Each correct answer earns a point, and the team with the most points wins.
- Dodgeball – A three-round tournament of classic dodgeball with four teams of seven players. Teams mix AFC and NFC offensive, defensive, and special teams players.
- Punt Perfect – One punter and one non-punter from each conference attempt to land punts into six buckets in the end zone. Each bucket is worth one point, with every fifth punt worth three. The team with the highest combined score wins.
- Madden NFL 25 Competition (3 points available) – Two AFC and two NFC players compete in Madden NFL 25. The showdown is streamed live on EA Sports Madden’s Twitch, with highlights airing on ESPN. The winner earns three points for their conference.
- The Great Football Race – Six players per conference compete in a relay with five football-themed challenges, finishing with a sled push. The first team to finish wins.
- Tug-of-War – A five-on-five showdown of strength and teamwork over a foam pit. The first team to pull their opponents into the pit twice wins.