Ever found yourself wishing that you could watch your league-crushing Fantasy Football roster play live, as a real-life dream team? The NFL’s annual Pro Bowl Games event is as close as you can get, and this year’s event is slated to kick off on February 2, 2025.
We’ve put together the ultimate guide to catching the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games and where to watch it, so you don’t miss a single moment of the action.
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2025 NFL Pro Bowl Event Information
The Pro Bowl might not be as big or exciting of an event as the upcoming Super Bowl LIX between but it’s still a great chance to see all of your favorite players flex their football prowess and square off against their opposing conference peers.
When is the Pro Bowl?
The Pro Bowl will be held on January 30 and February 2, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
The Thursday Skills Showdown starts at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 30, while the Sunday Pro Bowl Games Championship flag football game kicks off at 3 p.m. on Feb. 2.
All events will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
How can I watch the Pro Bowl?
You can “catch” the Pro Bowl games on ESPN (channel 206), ESPN Deportes (channel 466), ABC (check local listings for channel number) and Disney XD (channel 292) on DIRECTV, as well as ESPN+ and NFL+.
What is the NFL Pro Bowl?
The NFL Pro Bowl got its start way back in 1939, when the National Football League held a series of all-star games between the current league champs and a roster of the league’s other top players. In 1951, it was renamed the NFL Pro Bowl.
Since 2022, the game has been switched over to a non-contact flag football game and a series of skills-based competitions before that match. The change is due to players’ concerns around getting injured. This is especially true for players who’ll compete in the Super Bowl, who tend to avoid the event completely to stay healthy before the championship event.
So, while the Pro Bowl is typically viewed as a bit of a joke compared to other games for players, it’s a great time for fans to see their favorite players show a different, more casual side of themselves on the field.
Event Schedule
Here’s a quick rundown of each day of the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl.
Thursday Skills Showdown
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN (channel 206)
Thursday’s Skills Showdown features the league’s best putting what they do best on display. The event features six competitions:
Satisfying Catches: Everyone loves a memorable catch, whether it’s the “Immaculate Reception,” Odell Beckham Jr’s virally famous one-handed snag, or Julian Edelman’s game-tying dive catch during the biggest Super Bowl comeback of all time. In this competition, one wide receiver, tight end and defensive back from each conference will make catches in various points of an obstacle course to see who can get the most eye-popping grabs.
Relay Race: Players from each conference will complete a 40-yard dash before handing off the football to a different teammate across four legs. The conferences will compete in three rounds.
Precision Passing: Pro Bowl quarterbacks will have one minute to accurately hit as many targets as possible. Whichever trio scores the most total points wins. Before the event, each QB gets to pick a teammate to answer five Pro Bowl trivia questions, gaining 10 seconds on their timer for each correct answer.
Helmet Harmony: A game-show style challenge where players will test their knowledge of their teammates, with the most correct answers winning.
Punt Perfect: Two players, one punter and one non-punter, from each conference will punt from the 35-yard line and try to get as many punts as possible into six buckets in the end zone.
Dodgeball: Football is usually about putting yourself in a position to get hit by a ball. In this event, it’ll be all about avoiding inbound balls in a classic dodgeball tournament.
The Great Football Race: Six player from each conference will run a relay race involving five different challenges from various football disciplines, then a sled push to the finish line.
Tug-of-War: A classic 5-on-5 matchup working some of the most important football skills: strength, strategy and teamwork.
Sunday Pro Bowl Games Championship
Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET
Where to watch: ESPN (channel 206), ESPN Deportes (channel 466), ABC (check local listings for channel number) & Disney XD (channel 292) on DIRECTV
Sunday is the big event: AFC vs. NFC, head-to-head on the gridiron. Here’s what to expect:
Flag Football: The main event: Watch the stars from each conference take on each other in a seven-versus-seven flag football game.
Pro Bowl Rosters
So, who’s going to be attending the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl? Fans voted and settled on this lineup:
AFC Roster
Quarterback:
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Running back:
- Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
- Joe Mixon, Houston Texans
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
Fullback:
- Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens
Wide receiver:
- Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
- Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns
- Nico Collins, Houston Texans
- Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
Tight end:
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
- Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive tackle:
- Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills
- Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans
- Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive guard:
- Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts
- Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs
- Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Center:
- Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs
- Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens
Defensive end:
- Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
- Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals
- Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
Interior linemen:
- Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
- Nnamdi Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens
Outside linebacker:
- Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers
Inside/middle linebacker:
- Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens
- Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Colts
Cornerback:
- Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans
- Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos
- Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens
- Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns
Free safety:
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers
Strong safety:
- Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens
- Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
Long-snapper:
- Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Jaguars
Punter:
- Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars
Place-kicker:
- Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Return specialist:
- Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Broncos
Special-teamer:
- Brenden Schooler, New England Patriots
NFC Roster
Quarterback:
- Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
- Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings
Running back:
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
- Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Fullback:
- Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers
Wide receiver:
- Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
- CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
- Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
Tight end:
- George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
- Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
Offensive tackle:
- Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles
- Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions
- Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive guard:
- Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles
- Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys
- Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons
Center:
- Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions
- Cam Jurgens, Philadelphia Eagles
Defensive end:
- Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
- Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
- Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers
Interior linemen:
- Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles
- Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants
- Vita Vea, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Outside linebacker:
- Jonathan Greenard, Minnesota Vikings
- Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota Vikings
- Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams
Inside/middle linebacker:
- Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers
- Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles
Cornerback:
- Jaylen Johnson, Chicago Bears
- Byron Murphy, Minnesota Vikings
- Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers
- Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks
Free safety:
- Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers
Strong safety:
- Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals
- Brian Branch, Detroit Lions
Long-snapper:
- Andrew DePaola, Minnesota Vikings
Punter:
- Jack Fox, Detroit Lions
Place-kicker:
- Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys
Return specialist:
- KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys
Special-teamer:
- KhaDarel Hodge, Atlanta Falcons
Watch the Pro Bowl with DIRECTV
Don’t miss out on your chance to see the NFL’s top talent show of their skills. Watch the NFL Pro Bowl on DIRECTV on Thursday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Feb. 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams sent the most players to the Pro Bowl in 2025?
The Baltimore Ravens are sending 9 players to the Pro Bowl in 2025, the most of any team.
What NFL teams do not have a pro bowler in 2025?
The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans were notable snubs and won’t be sending any players to the Pro Bowl this year.
Is Travis Kelce playing in the Pro Bowl 2025?
Kelce, the star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, is on the Pro Bowl 2025 roster as of January 24, 2025.
Why is there no tackling in the Pro Bowl?
The Pro Bowl shed its full contact nature mainly to preserve the health of key players.
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