NFL Pro Bowl 2026: date, time, schedule, and where to watch Pro Bowl Games
The NFL Pro Bowl Games for 2026 were held Tuesday night, February 3, 2026 (ET), as part of Super Bowl week—meaning many fans looking for “when is the Pro Bowl 2026” were actually searching after it had already taken place. The event remained the league’s flag-football showcase, pairing AFC vs. NFC in a made-for-TV format rather than a traditional tackle game.
If you’re trying to plan viewing around “Pro Bowl schedule,” “what time is the Pro Bowl,” or “where to watch NFL games,” here’s the clean rundown in Eastern Time, plus what’s left on the NFL calendar this week.
When is the Pro Bowl 2026?
The 2026 Pro Bowl Games took place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
That timing is a major shift from older Pro Bowls: the league has increasingly positioned the Pro Bowl as part of the weeklong lead-in to the Super Bowl rather than a standalone weekend event.
What time is the Pro Bowl in ET?
The headline start window was 8:00 p.m. ET, with the flag football game beginning around 8:15 p.m. ET after the opening coverage.
There was also earlier studio coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, which matters if you’re looking for the first “live” broadcast block rather than the opening snap.
Pro Bowl Games schedule
Here’s the broadcast-night schedule in one place (all times ET):
| Segment | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pregame studio coverage | Tue, Feb. 3, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Pro Bowl kickoff show | Tue, Feb. 3, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. |
| AFC vs. NFC flag football (approx.) | Tue, Feb. 3, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. |
Where to watch Pro Bowl Games
The Pro Bowl Games aired on ESPN and Disney XD, with a Spanish-language option on ESPN Deportes. Streaming options included the ESPN app and NFL+ (subscription terms apply), with additional live-stream carriage available through select live-TV streaming bundles in the U.S.
If you searched “CBS live,” the key point is simple: the 2026 Pro Bowl was not a CBS broadcast. CBS is a major NFL rights holder during the regular season and playoffs, but Pro Bowl Games coverage this year was tied to ESPN’s Super Bowl-week programming.
NFL schedule this week: what’s actually on
If you’re searching “NFL schedule this week” in early February, you’re in the gap between the Pro Bowl showcase and the season’s final game. The Pro Bowl Games happened Tuesday, and the next major on-field event on the calendar is Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (ET).
So for most fans, “this week” in the NFL means:
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No regular-season games (the season is over)
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No full slate of playoff games (those concluded earlier)
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One major game remaining: the Super Bowl
If you want, share your team (or just say “Super Bowl”) and I’ll lay out the exact start time and the cleanest watch options in ET.
Sources consulted: National Football League; ESPN; Associated Press; Sports Media Watch
