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2026 Pro Bowl Shifts to Flag Football Amid Ratings Drop

2/2/2026

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The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will take place February 3, 2026, in San Francisco as part of Super Bowl festivities.
The event moves from a Sunday slot to a Tuesday night and switches to flag football and skills competitions.
Viewership declined from 6.7 million to 4.7 million in recent years.
The National Football League may base the Pro Bowl’s future on financial viability, weighing ratings and revenue.

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The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will take place February 3, 2026, in San Francisco as part of Super Bowl festivities.
The event moves from a Sunday slot to a Tuesday night and switches to flag football and skills competitions.
Viewership declined from 6.7 million to 4.7 million in recent years.
The National Football League may base the Pro Bowl’s future on financial viability, weighing ratings and revenue.