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Uncertain Future for NFL Pro Bowl Amid Format Changes

10/8/2025

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Story summary

The NFL Pro Bowl Games face uncertainty after no official season announcement.
Last season drew 4.7 million viewers, a record low excluding 2021.
ABC (American Broadcasting Company) and ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) have scheduled other events in the Pro Bowl window, complicating airing.
In 2023, the league shifted to flag football, and speculation grows about a new format.

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Story summary

The NFL Pro Bowl Games face uncertainty after no official season announcement.
Last season drew 4.7 million viewers, a record low excluding 2021.
ABC (American Broadcasting Company) and ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) have scheduled other events in the Pro Bowl window, complicating airing.
In 2023, the league shifted to flag football, and speculation grows about a new format.