The NFL is relocating its Pro Bowl festivities to the week of the Super Bowl, starting with the upcoming February event. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced this change, emphasizing the league's desire to enhance the Pro Bowl's appeal for both players and fans. The primary goals are to celebrate players and use the game as a global platform.
The Pro Bowl Games will take place on Tuesday night, February 3rd, at San Francisco's Moscone Center, coinciding with the Super Bowl Experience fan festival. This venue, with a ballroom capacity of 4,000, aims for a more intimate, television-focused event. The format will continue as a flag football game between the AFC and NFC.
League officials acknowledge that flag football's global popularity, especially with the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, could lead to a more international focus for the Pro Bowl in the future. NFL owners have already approved players participating in the 2028 Games, with further details being finalized with the players' union.
The Super Bowl is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th, in Santa Clara, California. Future Super Bowl locations include SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in 2027 ... download the app to read more
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