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NFL Pro Bowl Games 2023: Rosters, Format Changes, TV Coverage
The NFL announced the Pro Bowl will undergo changes in 2023, transforming the event by renaming it “The Pro Bowl Games” for this year. The usual AFC vs. NFC tackle matchup will be replaced by a 7 vs. 7 flag football game, with various skills competitions debuting throughout the weekend in the lead-up.
“The revamped programming allows the top stars show off their skills and celebrate their accomplishments in a fun, memorable way, surrounded by their families and fans,” said the league in a press release about the changes.
The two conferences will collect points throughout the various events—which reportedly will include anything from dodgeball to longest drive and “kick tac toe”—in order to decide the champion after the two days of Pro Bowl Games.
How to watch
Live coverage of NFL Pro Bowl events will begin on the night of Thursday, Feb. 2 and continue through Sunday, Feb. 5, airing on ESPN and ABC.
TV coverage and schedule
Dates: Feb. 2 to Feb. 5 (ESPN, ABC)
Skills Competition: Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Pro Bowl Games: Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3:00 p.m. (ESPN, ABC)
The Pro Bowl roster has generated a lot of fan attention this year as well. On Tuesday, it was announced that Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, a fourth alternate, was added to replace Josh Allen, who is out with an elbow injury. Huntley—who threw two touchdowns and three interceptions this season—will compete in Las Vegas this weekend in the company of Derek Carr and Trevor Lawrence, who were also added to the roster this week.
