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The 2026 Pro Bowl flag football game didn’t have much hype as the past versions of the event, but it still provided some fun moments with an NFC shootout win.

This year, the Pro Bowl took place in San Francisco as part of the Super Bowl week, as the league’s best players were all in one place. The NFC got off to a hot start, but the AFC then went up big in th emiddle of the game, taking a 44-34 lead into halftime.

However, the second half was all-NFC, as the conference outscored the AFC 30-8 in the half to comeback and win the game. The NFC used three turnovers to stop the AFC, and the offense found a groove behind Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts and Jared Goff.

Some of the highlights of the game included Denver Broncos tackle Garrett Bolles catching multiple passes in the endzone, and trick plays that saw the quarterbacks use their athleticism. However, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens came away with the offensive MVP of the game, and Antoine Winfield was the defensive MVP.

The Sporting News provided live scores, updates, and highlights of the 2026 AFC vs. NFC flag football game. Here’s what happened.

STREAM: Watch 2026 NFL Pro Bowl live with Fubo (free trial)

NFL Pro Bowl score

  Opening score Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
AFC 0 16 28 8 0 52
NFC 0 14 20 16 14 66

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10:50 p.m.: George Pickens and Antoine Winfield were named the two MVPs of the game.

Final: NFC 66, AFC 52

10:36 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! The NFC seals the deal as Hurts and CeeDee Lamb score.

10:26 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Antoine Winfield picks off Joe Burrow thanks to another Chase drop, giving NFC is in full control of the game.

NFC 60, AFC 52

10:20 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! The NFC re-takes the lead as Prescott and Pickens connect once more.

10:15 p.m.: The AFC turns the ball over on downs when Ja’Marr Chase drops a wide open touchdown from Joe Burrow.

End of third quarter: AFC 52, NFC 52

10:06 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! A trick-play involving Hurts and Prescott leads to a KaVontae Turpin touchdown. The NFC then ties the game on the two-point conversion.

9:59 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Nahshon Wright picks of Sanders in the endzone, giving the NFC a chance to tie the game here.

AFC 52, NFC 44

9:54 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Goff and Puka Nacua are the latest touchdown connection for the NFC. Then, George Pickens makes a spectacular catch for the two-point conversion.

AFC 52, NFC 34

9:48 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Flacco opens the half with a fourth-down score to Ja’Marr Chase. He then tosses a two-point conversion to Tyler Warren.

9:44 p.m.: We are back for the second half with the AFC up 10.

Halftime: AFC 44, NFC 34

9:33 p.m.: The half ends as Courtland Sutton’s dive for the endzone falls just short.

AFC 44, NFC 34

9:28 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! A familiar connection of Prescott to Lamb results in an NFC score and two-point conversion.

AFC 44, NFC 28

9:26 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Sanders finds Nico Collins, who sprints to the endzone for an AFC touchdown. The two-point try is no good.

AFC 38, NFC 28

9:22 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Goff finds Bijan Robinson for a touchdown, but the two-point conversion goes awry.

AFC 38, NFC 22

9:14 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Flacco answers right back with a touchdown to Tee Higgins, but the two-point conversion is no good.

AFC 32, NFC 22

9:12 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! The NFC finally ends the drought as Hurts and Ferguson connect for the second time. The two-point conversion is good.

AFC 32, NFC 14

9:07 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! The AFC’s avalanche continues as Burrow finds Patrick Ricard for the score, then Bolles for the one-point conversion.

AFC 25, NFC 14

9:03 p.m.: SAFETY! The NFC is called for another safety, this time as Dak Prescott held the ball too long in the endzone.

AFC 23, NFC 14

9:01 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Shedeur finds offensive tackle Garrett Bolles in the endzone for a touchdown. Sanders and Tee Higgins then connect for the one-point conversion.

8:57 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Kyle Hamilton opens the second quarter with a pick.

End of first quarter: AFC 16, NFC 14

8:48 p.m.: PICK-SIX! Ja’Marr Chase one-handedly intercepts Goff and takes it all the way back for a touchdown, giving the AFC the lead. The two-point conversion is no good.

8:40 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Cooper DeJean picks off Joe Flacco on fourth down to get the ball back for the NFC.

NFC 14, AFC 10

8:37 p.m.: A bad snap from Chris Lindstrom to Jared Goff leads to a safety for the AFC.

NFC 14, AFC 8

8:34 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Joe Burrow takes a trick-play all the way to the end zone for the AFC’s first score. Burrow then throws the two-point conversion to Tyler Warren.

NFC 14, AFC 0

8:29 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Jalen Hurts throws a nice touchdown to Jake Ferguson on the run. The two-point conversion is no good.

8:24 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Sanders is picked by Kevin Byard, who’s return is flagged for a blocking penalty.

8:22 p.m.: Shedeur Sanders gets the start for the AFC and completes his first two passes.

NFC 8, AFC 0

8:21 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! The NFC scores first as Pescott finds Amon-Ra St. Brown for the touchdown and the two-point conversion.

8:19 p.m.: The first play of the game is a Dak Prescott incomplete pass to his Cowboys teammate, George Pickens.

8:16 p.m.: Now that the opening ceremony is over, we are about to begin the 2026 Pro Bowl flag football game. 

8:03 p.m.: The Pro Bowl Games are about to get underway from the Bay Area.

7:42 p.m.: A dodgeball game between the two conferences already took place over the weekend.

7:25 p.m.: CeeDee Lamb and Pua Nacua are two of the league’s best wide receivers, and both will be participating tonight.

6:45 p.m.: Bengals quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Joe Burrow round out the AFC quarterbacks for the event.

6:30 p.m.: Shedeur Sanders has arrived for his first Pro Bowl appearance.

6:10 p.m.: Before the game, Bills tackle Dion Dawkins got some tips on pass rushing from other Pro Bowlers.

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Where to watch 2026 Pro Bowl flag football game

What channel is the Pro Bowl game on?

The 2026 Pro Bowl will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and Disney XD. You can also stream the game exclusively on the ESPN app, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Those who want to stream the game can do so with Fubo or the ESPN app. Fubo carries both ESPN and ABC in its channel lineup, and is currently offering a free trial. 

Pro Bowl flag football start time 2026

  • Flag football game: Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. ET

The 2026 Pro Bowl will now be part of the Super Bowl festivities, with all events scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The Pro Bowl will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, as the NFL seeks to make it part of the Super Bowl festivities.

Pro Bowl rosters 2026

NFC

Player Position Team
Jared Goff* QB Detroit Lions
Dak Prescott QB Dallas Cowboys
Jalen Hurts* QB Philadelphia Eagles
Puka Nacua WR Los Angeles Rams
Jaxon Smith-Njigba* WR Seattle Seahawks
George Pickens WR Dallas Cowboys
Amon-Ra St. Brown WR Detroit Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs RB Detroit Lions
Christian McCaffrey RB San Francisco 49ers
Bijan Robinson RB Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Juszczyk FB San Francisco 49ers
Trey McBride TE Arizona Cardinals
Jake Ferguson* TE Dallas Cowboys
Penei Sewell OT Detroit Lions
Tristan Wirfs** OT Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Trent Williams OT San Francisco 49ers
Tyler Smith G Dallas Cowboys
Joe Thuney G Chicago Bears
Chris Lindstrom G Atlanta Falcons
Drew Dalman G Chicago Bears
Cam Jurgens C Philadelphia Eagles
Aidan Hutchinson DE Detroit Lions
Micah Parsons** DE Green Bay Packers
Demarcus Lawrence* DE Seattle Seahawks
Jalen Carter** DL Philadelphia Eagles
Leonard Williams** DL Seattle Seahawks
Quinnen Williams DL Dallas Cowboys
Jared Verse OLB Los Angeles Rams
Brian Burns OLB New York Giants
Byron Young OLB Los Angeles Rams
Jack Campbell ILB Detroit Lions
Zack Baun ILB Philadelphia Eagles
Jaycee Horn CB Carolina Panthers
Nashon Wright* CB Chicago Bears
Cooper DeJean CB Philadelphia Eagles
Keisean Nixon* CB Green Bay Packers
Kevin Byard FS Chicago Bears
Antoine Winfield Jr. FS Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Budda Baker SS Arizona Cardinals
Tress Way P Washington Commanders
Brandon Aubrey K Dallas Cowboys
Kavonte Turpin* KR Dallas Cowboys
Luke Gifford ST San Francisco 49ers
Jon Weeks LS San Francisco 49ers

*Will be replaced due to the Super Bowl or injury

  • Jalen Hurts will replace Matthew Stafford
  • Jared Goff will replace Sam Darnold
  • Jake Ferguson will replace George Kittle
  • Keisean Nixon will replace Devon Witherspoon
  • Nashon Wright will replace Quinyon Mitchell
  • Kavonte Turpin will replace Rashid Shaheed

** Not participating, but will not be replaced

AFC

Player Position Team
Joe Flacco* QB Cincinnati Bengals
Shedeur Sanders* QB Cleveland Browns
Joe Burrow* QB Cincinnati Bengals
Ja’Marr Chase WR Cincinnati Bengals
Nico Collins WR Houston Texans
Tee Higgins WR Cincinnati Bengals
Courtland Sutton WR Denver Broncos
Jonathan Taylor RB Indianapolis Colts
James Cook RB Buffalo Bills
De’Von Achane RB Miami Dolphins
Tyler Warren* TE Indianapolis Colts
Dalton Kincaid* TE Buffalo Bills
Dion Dawkins OT Buffalo Bills
Garett Bolles OT Denver Broncos
Joe Alt** OT Los Angeles Chargers
Quinn Meinerz** G Denver Broncos
Quenton Nelson** G Indianapolis Colts
Trey Smith G Kansas City Chiefs
Creed Humphrey C Kansas City Chiefs
Tyler Linderbaum C Baltimore Ravens
Myles Garrett** DE Cleveland Browns
Will Anderson Jr. DE Houston Texans
Maxx Crosby** DE Las Vegas Raiders
Jeffery Simmons DE Tennessee Titans
Chris Jones** DL Kansas City Chiefs
Zach Allen DL Denver Broncos
Nik Bonitto OLB Denver Broncos
Devin Lloyd OLB Jacksonville Jaguars
Tuli Tuipulotu OLB Los Angeles Chargers
Roquan Smith ILB  Baltimore Ravens
Azeez Al-Shaair ILB Houston Texans
Derek Stingley Jr. CB Houston Texans
Patrick Surtain II CB Denver Broncos
Kamari Lassiter CB Houston Texans
Denzel Ward CB Cleveland Browns
Jalen Ramsey CB Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyle Hamilton SS Baltimore Ravens
Derwin James SS Los Angeles Chargers
Jordan Stout P Baltimore Ravens
Cameron Dicker K Los Angeles Chargers
Chimere Dike KR Tennessee Titans
Ben Skowronek ST Pittsburgh Steelers
Ross Matiscik LS Jacksonville Jaguars

*Will be replaced due to the Super Bowl

  • Shedeur Sanders will replace Drake Maye
  • Joe Flacco will replace Josh Allen
  • Joe Burrow will replace Justin Herbert
  • Dalton Kincaid will replace Travis Kelce
  • Tyler Warren will replace Brock Bowers
  • Devin Lloyd will replace T.J. Watt

** Not participating, but will not be replaced

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