When Is the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Game? Date, Time & Location

By Sarah Miller · February 11, 2040

The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games will be held from Sunday, February 2, 2025, through Thursday, February 6, 2025, with events taking place in Orlando, Florida. The main flag football game will be played on February 2 at Camping World Stadium, airing live on ESPN, ABC, and Disney XD starting at 3:00 PM ET.

What Is the NFL Pro Bowl Games Format in 2025?

The NFL has transformed the traditional Pro Bowl into a multi-day skills and flag football event, officially named the NFL Pro Bowl Games. This modern format emphasizes player safety, entertainment, and fan engagement while still honoring the league's top performers.

Key Changes to the Pro Bowl Format

Replaced tackle football with non-contact flag football since 2023
Expanded into a week-long series of skill challenges and competitions
Features AFC vs. NFC matchups across multiple events
Incorporates voting influence from fans, players, and coaches (each group counts for one-third)
Host city rotates annually, with Orlando serving as the 2025 location

2025 Pro Bowl Game Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET). Events will be broadcast across ESPN networks and streamed via ESPN+.

Date	Event	Time (ET)	Location	Broadcast
Mon, Feb 3	Pro Bowl Skills Showdown	9:00 PM	Camping World Stadium	ESPN
Tue, Feb 4	Ultra Stripe Challenge	7:00 PM	Icon Park	ESPN
Wed, Feb 5	Best Catch Challenge	7:00 PM	Disney's Wide World of Sports	ESPN
Sun, Feb 2	Main Flag Football Game	3:00 PM	Camping World Stadium	ABC, ESPN, Disney XD
Thu, Feb 6	Final Skills Competition	8:00 PM	Camping World Stadium	ESPN

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The schedule reflects a shift toward entertainment-driven content, with prime-time broadcasts maximizing national viewership. The inclusion of non-traditional venues like Icon Park highlights the NFL’s focus on fan accessibility and interactive experiences during Pro Bowl week.

How Are Players Selected for the Pro Bowl?

Pro Bowl rosters are determined by a weighted voting system involving three groups:

Fans (one-third weight)
Players (one-third weight)
Coaches (one-third weight)

Voting typically opens in November and closes in December, with roster announcements made in late January. Each conference (AFC and NFC) fields a full team, including quarterbacks, skill position players, linemen, and special teams contributors.

Notable Roster Trends

Top vote-getters often come from high-profile teams or have breakout seasons
Injury replacements are common; most selected players opt out of physical games
Flag football format allows more offensive players to participate safely

Where to Watch the 2025 Pro Bowl Games

The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will be widely accessible across multiple platforms:

Television: ABC, ESPN, and Disney XD
Streaming: ESPN+, NFL+ app, and Hulu + Live TV
International: DAZN (select regions), NFL Game Pass

Live coverage begins at 3:00 PM ET on February 2 for the main event, with pre-game analysis starting at 2:00 PM ET.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl

When is the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Game?

The main 2025 NFL Pro Bowl flag football game will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time in Orlando, Florida.

Is the Pro Bowl still a tackle football game?

No, the NFL replaced the traditional tackle format with non-contact flag football in 2023 to improve player safety and increase entertainment value.

Where is the 2025 Pro Bowl being held?

The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will be hosted in Orlando, Florida, with primary events at Camping World Stadium and surrounding entertainment districts.

How are Pro Bowl players chosen?

Players are selected through a voting process that includes fans, players, and coaches, each contributing one-third of the total vote weight.

Can fans attend the Pro Bowl Games in person?

Yes, tickets are available for purchase through the NFL and stadium websites, with various seating and experience packages offered for the flag football game and skills events.

Why did the NFL switch to flag football for the Pro Bowl?

The NFL adopted flag football to reduce injury risk, encourage more player participation, and create a faster-paced, family-friendly event aligned with broader youth and international growth initiatives.