As the exciting 2024-25 NFL playoffs kick off, fans and teams are buzzing with questions and anticipation about who will take home this year’s Super Bowl trophy. To keep everyone engaged during the week-long wait for the thrilling final showdown, the 2025 Pro Bowl Games are set to shine once again. This fantastic event will occur on January 30 and February 2, 2025, at Camping World Stadium in sunny Orlando, Florida. The Pro Bowl Games celebrate the NFL’s all-star players from the 2024 season, and this year marks the third year of fun-filled skills competitions alongside an exhilarating non-contact flag football game. Mark your calendars for January 30, 2025, when the skills competitions will kick off at various venues throughout Central Florida, leading up to the flag football game and other exciting events on February 2 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Between 1939 and 1942, the National Football All-Star Game excited fans, featuring the league’s best players. After 1951, it became affectionately known as the Pro Bowl, continuing to showcase top talent from the NFL every year. Over the years, the format has evolved in fascinating ways. The first official Pro Bowl occurred in January 1951, where standout players from the American and Eastern Conference faced off against their counterparts in the National and Western Conference. From the merger with the American Football League in 1970 up to 2013 and again in 2017, it delighted fans as the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl pitted the brightest stars of the American Football Conference against those from the National Football Conference. Between 2014 and 2016, the NFL took a playful turn by introducing an unconference format, allowing two honorary team captains to hand-pick players instead of sticking to traditional conference selections.
Last year, the 2024 Pro Bowl Games occurred on February 1 and 4, 2024. The first skills competition occurred on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Nicholson Fieldhouse, University of Central Florida. The second set was at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, February 4. In the opening round, C. J. Stroud and Baker Mayfield excelled, advancing to the finals with the top scores. Baker Mayfield claimed victory in the NFC event with a score of nine in the final. Miles Killebrew won for the AFC in a competitive matchup with six footballs. Bryan Anger triumphed in the closest-to-the-pin challenge for the NFC on his second shot, landing just 2 feet from the hole. In snapshots, the NFC secured the win with 14 points compared to the AFC’s 10, with Andrew DePaola leading the NFC at 9 points.
In the Dodgeball match, the AFC offense overpowered the NFC defense in the first game, but the NFC offense came back to defeat the AFC defense in the second game, earning three points for each conference. On Sunday, the AFC emerged victorious in Kick-Tac-Toe and continued their success in the Flag Football first quarter, outscoring the NFC with a score of 12-7. Their dominance continued into the second quarter as they outperformed the NFC 26-14. Overall, the NFC won the 2024 Pro Bowl Games with a final score of 64-59 over the AFC. The NFC dominated the skills competitions and secured a late scoring flurry in the flag football game to clinch the overall victory. With the same excitement, we will look forward to the 2025 Pro Bowl games, and for more updates on a sports event and the latest news, check out our website.
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2025 Pro Bowl Games Event Details:
Thursday Skills Showdown
Date: January 30, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. PT | 5:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Sunday Pro Bowl Games Championship
Date: February 2, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT | 1:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL
Where to Watch 2025 Pro Bowl Games?
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will be available on ESPN, ABC, and Disney XD. It will be streaming on ESPN.com, ESPN+, NFL+, and FuboTV.
2025 AFC Pro Bowl Roster
Offense
| Position |
Starters |
Reserves |
Alternates |
| Quarterbacks |
Josh Allen |
Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow |
– |
| Running backs |
Derrick Henry |
Joe Mixon, Jonathan Taylor |
– |
| Fullback |
Patrick Ricard |
– |
– |
| Wide receivers |
Ja’Marr Chase, Jerry Jeudy |
Nico Collins, Zay Flowers |
Brian Thomas Jr. |
| Tight receivers |
Brock Bowers |
Travis Kelce |
– |
| Offensive tackles |
Dion Dawkins, Laremy Tunsil |
Rashawn Slater |
Ronnie Stanley |
| Offensive guards |
Quenton Nelson, Joe Thuney |
Trey Smith |
– |
| Centers |
Creed Humphrey |
Tyler Linderbaum |
– |
Defense
| Position |
Starters |
Reserves |
Alternates |
| Defensive Ends |
Myles Garrett, Trey Hendrickson |
Maxx Crosby |
Danielle Hunter |
| Defensive Tackles |
Cam Heyward, Chris Jones |
Nnamdi Madubuike |
– |
| Outside Linebackers |
Nik Bonitto, T.J. Watt |
Khalil Mack |
Kyle Van Noy, Joey Bosa |
| Middle Linebackers |
Roquan Smith |
Zaire Franklin |
– |
| Cornerbacks |
Derek Stingley Jr., Pat Surtain II |
Marlon Humphrey, Denzel Ward |
– |
| Free safety |
Minkah Fitzpatrick |
– |
– |
| Strong safeties |
Kyle Hamilton |
Derwin James Jr. |
– |
2025 NFC Pro Bowl Roster
Offense
| Position |
Starters |
Reserves |
Alternates |
| Quarterbacks |
Jared Goff |
Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels |
– |
| Running backs |
Saquon Barkley |
Jahmyr Gibbs, Josh Jacobs |
– |
| Fullback |
Kyle Juszczyk |
– |
– |
| Wide receivers |
Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown |
CeeDee Lamb, Terry McLaurin |
– |
| Tight ends |
George Kittle |
Trey McBride |
– |
| Offensive tackles |
Penei Sewell, Lane Johnson |
Tristan Wirfs |
– |
| Offensive guards |
Landon Dickerson, Tyler Smith |
Chris Lindstrom |
– |
| Centers |
Frank Ragnow |
Cam Jurgens |
– |
Defense
| Position |
Starters |
Reserves |
Alternates |
| Defensive ends |
Nick Bosa, Micah Parsons |
Rashan Gary |
– |
| Defensive tackles |
Dexter Lawrence II, Jalen Carter |
Vita Vea |
– |
| Outside linebackers |
Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel |
Jared Verse |
– |
| Middle linebackers |
Fred Warner |
Zack Baun |
– |
| Cornerbacks |
Jaylon Johnson, Byron Murphy Jr. |
Jaycee Horn, Devon Witherspoon |
– |
| Free safety |
Xavier McKinney |
– |
– |
| Strong safeties |
Budda Baker |
Brian Branch |
– |
2025 Pro Bowl 2025 Schedule of Events
As previously mentioned, the event is divided into two days. Five skills competitions will occur on Thursday, January 30, 2025, followed by three additional competitions on Sunday, February 2, 2025, before the concluding flag football game.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Passing The Test
In 40 seconds, quarterbacks aim to hit targets at varying distances across the field, each offering different point values. Before starting the challenge, every quarterback chooses a teammate from the Pro Bowl Games to respond to five trivia questions regarding current Pro Bowl players. They receive an extra 10 seconds for each correct answer. The team whose quarterback accumulates the highest score wins the competition.
Satisfying Catches Presented By Snickers
One wide receiver, tight end, and defensive back from each conference will face off in a demanding obstacle course that features catches from a jug machine at three distinct distances, assessing all facets of football catching. Teammates will run the course consecutively, with the team achieving the lowest combined time declared the winner of the challenge.
Relay Race
In this relay-style event, four players from each conference race in a 40-yard dash, passing a football to the next teammate until the final runner crosses the finish line. Each conference competes in three rounds, with the team that finishes fastest declared the winner.
Helmet Harmony
It is a game show designed to test players’ understanding of teammates. Each correct answer is worth one point, and the team that answers the most accurately emerges victorious.
Dodgeball Presented By Bud Light
A classic dodgeball tournament consisting of three rounds will showcase six teams, each of five players. The teams will include a combination of AFC offensive, defensive, and standout players competing against a mix of NFC offensive, defensive, and special team players.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Punt Perfect
From each conference, two players (one punter and one non-punter) kick punts from the 35-yard line, aiming to land as many kicks as possible into six end zone buckets. Each bucket scores one point, while every fifth punt is worth three points. The players with the top two combined scores will be declared the winners.
The Great Football Race
Each conference sends six players to compete in a relay race featuring five distinct challenges, ending with a sled push. The first team to cross the finish line emerges victorious.
Tug-of-War
In a five-on-five display of teamwork, strength, and strategy, players positioned above a foam pit must pull backward on a rope to drag the opposing team towards them. The match will consist of the best of three rounds, and the first team to pull their opponents into the foam pit twice will be declared the winner.
7-on-7 Flag Football
The highlight of the Pro Bowl Games is a flag football matchup between the conferences.
Predictions and Analysis for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games
The 2025 Pro Bowl games will feature a new flag football format, promising intense competition while emphasizing player safety and entertainment. Team chemistry will play a vital role; how well teams adjust to the flag football style will be critical for success. Quarterbacks who exhibit creativity, solid pocket presence, and an understanding of defenses will significantly influence offensive strategies. On the defensive side, players with a high football IQ and excellent coverage skills will have a substantial impact even in this non-contact setup.
The PIck: AFC – Overall Pro Bowl Champion