NFL makes history as it brings an end to a 76-year-old tradition
· Yahoo Sports
The NFL is making history as the first major professional sports league in the US to end its All-Star Game.
The league announced on Wednesday that the Pro Bowl is being eliminated. This move closes the chapter on a 76-year-old league tradition, dating back to 1951, when the first Pro Bowl was held. The only year in which a Pro Bowl was not held was 2021, when the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The NFL has eliminated the Pro Bowl games, per a league official. The focus now will shift to celebrating the honor of being a Pro-Bowl selection. pic.twitter.com/YLgdqQXwbf
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2026
The announcement comes after the games have been de-emphasized heavily in recent seasons. The last four editions of the event have been branded the Pro Bowl Games, moving away from a traditional all-star game toward a series of skills challenges and flag football contests.
And the most recent edition of the Pro Bowl Games is being integrated into Super Bowl week festivities instead of its normal role as a standalone event, with the event now completely television-oriented.
However, the "Pro Bowler" designation will not be going away. The league will continue to announce Pro Bowl selections each season, shifting the focus from an All-Star game to another end-of-season honor similar to All-Pro selections.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: NFL makes history as it brings an end to a 76-year-old tradition