NFL schedule this week explodes with must-watch action. The Pro Bowl Games powered by Verizon take center stage Tuesday, February 3, while Super Bowl LX arrives just five days later on Sunday, February 8 at Levi’s Stadium. Two iconic weeks converge to crown this season’s champions.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Pro Bowl Games: Tuesday, February 3, 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, at Moscone Center in San Francisco
- Format: Non-contact 7-on-7 flag football, fourth consecutive year of new format
- Head Coaches: 49ers legends Jerry Rice (NFC) and Steve Young (AFC) lead historic matchup
- Super Bowl LX: Sunday, February 8, 6:30 p.m. ET with New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
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The 2026 Pro Bowl Games mark a significant milestone as the event moves to Super Bowl week for the first time in NFL history. Tuesday’s championship brings NFL’s elite stars together for a 7-on-7 flag football battle in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Coverage begins on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Hall of Fame legends Jerry Rice and Steve Young lead the NFC and AFC respectively, creating an unforgettable coaching matchup. Both icons won the Super Bowl together with the 49ers and now return to lead all-star rosters. Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, and Dak Prescott headline the star-studded lineups.
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Unlike traditional contact football, the flag football format eliminates collisions while maintaining high-speed entertainment. Skills competitions precede the main game, testing passing accuracy, catching ability, and relay races. The non-contact approach prioritizes player safety after longtime concerns about injury risk in the old Pro Bowl format.
This fourth consecutive year of the new format has energized fan interest. The faster-paced, scoring-focused approach emphasizes speed and creativity over traditional defensive battles. San Francisco’s Bay Area provides the perfect backdrop for this historic showcase.
Complete Pro Bowl Games Schedule This Week
| Event | Date | Time (ET) | Network |
| Pregame Coverage | Tuesday, Feb 3 | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Flag Football Game | Tuesday, Feb 3 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Super Bowl LX | Sunday, Feb 8 | 6:30 p.m. | NBC |
| Patriots vs. Seahawks | Sunday, Feb 8 | Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, CA |
The Super Bowl week schedule pairs perfectly with the Pro Bowl Games arrival. Tuesday’s excitement builds momentum toward Sunday’s championship showdown between top AFC and NFC representatives.
“The Pro Bowl Games will begin with various skills competitions such as passing, catching and relay races, elevating the entertainment value for fans watching.”
— NBC Sports, Official Coverage Partner
Super Bowl LX Promises Thrilling Patriots-Seahawks Clash
The New England Patriots bring a 17-3 record into Levi’s Stadium, looking to reclaim championship glory. The undefeated-in-playoffs Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks with a 16-3 regular season record. This Super Bowl LX matchup showcases two dominant defensive units and explosive offensive weapons.
The championship game carries extra significance as it returns to San Francisco Bay Area for the second time since Super Bowl XLIX, the famous goal-line interception between these same rivals. Sunday’s rematch offers both teams a chance for championship redemption with completely different rosters.
What This NFL Schedule Week Means for Fans Everywhere
This historic NFL week delivers unprecedented back-to-back championship action. The Pro Bowl Games move to Super Bowl week for the first time ever, creating a five-day stretch of must-watch football. Fans get elite all-star entertainment on Tuesday before championship stakes on Sunday.
Television networks have maximized coverage across ESPN, NBC, and Disney XD, ensuring viewers can stream Pro Bowl Games on NFL Plus and watch Super Bowl LX on Peacock. This streamable format makes championship football accessible everywhere.
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