American football Pro Bowl

Last Updated: 5 february 2026

The Pro Bowl (All-Star Match, AFC–NFC Pro Bowl) is the National Football League (NFL) all-star exhibition competition in American football. Pro Bowl matches are held annually at the end of the NFL season, before the Super Bowl. The All-Star Game is a match between a team made up of the best players in the American Football Conference (AFC) and a team with the best players in the National Football Conference (NFC).

The atmosphere at the game is more relaxed than in regular NFL games, making it an ideal event for the whole family.

Pro Bowl 2027

In 2027, the traditional Pro Bowl, the all-star event in American football, will be held for the 75th time. The event will continue to be hosted by the National Football League (NFL). Pro Bowl format, introduced in recent years, is expected to be retained: players selected at the end of the season will represent their conferences in a series of entertaining and competitive activities outside of the intense action of the game.

The All-Star Game remains part of the official NFL calendar and is traditionally held after the regular season and before the Super Bowl.

Dates and Location

Currently, the exact dates and location of the 2027 Pro Bowl have not been officially announced. Following established tradition, the event is scheduled to take place in late January or early February 2027.
Information on the host stadium and city will be released by the NFL closer to the start of the 2026-27 season, along with the full league schedule.

What makes the game unique?

The 2027 Pro Bowl, like previous editions, will remain a showcase for NFL stars. The focus will be on spectacle, fan interaction, and an entertaining format. Players will showcase skill, creativity, and individual brilliance rarely seen in the regular season.

Pro Bowl’s unique feature is the absence of tournament pressure. The main goal is to create a vibrant fan experience, bringing together the league’s best players. The NFL continues to develop interactive formats, including skills competitions, mini-games, and fan zones.

History of Pro Bowl matches

The first All-Star Match was held in 1938 in Los Angeles. Until 1980, matches were held in different stadiums.

From 1981-2010, the final game of the season had a permanent venue, Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Until 1995, players were elected to the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl by the coaches and players. After a while, fans got involved in the voting, who made their choice by voting on a website. This way of selecting players received a lot of criticism for the fact that players from smaller sports clubs were discriminated against in a certain way.

Many people consider the reputation of the All-Star Match to be controversial. This is due to the fact that the players have only one objective: to avoid injuries and damage during the game. Therefore, there is not the kind of fight and spectacle at the matches that spectators would like to see. This is how the Associated Press described the 2012 game: “The players fought each other as hard as if they were having a pillow fight”.

Previous Pro Bowl results

2028 Pro Bowl match

At the moment, there is no confirmed information about the exact date and location of the Pro Bowl All-Star Game. Traditionally, the game is held a week before the Super Bowl.

Official NFL website

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