The 2024 Pro Bowl festivities are on the horizon, marking the second consecutive year since the league departed from the traditional tackle football game.
Instead, the event will consist of safer skills competitions and non-contact flag football games, offering an engaging and entertaining alternative to the traditional tackle football format.
The current format, introduced in 2023, received positive feedback, prompting its return for this year's Pro Bowl festivities.
The Pro Bowl festivities are scheduled for Thursday, February 1, and Sunday, February 4, at the Nicholson Fieldhouse and Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
2024 Pro Bowl Events, Date and Time
The league has introduced several new events for this year's edition to enhance the already well-received format.
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Precision Passing: Three quarterbacks per conference compete in a one-minute accuracy challenge, aiming to hit as many targets as possible.
Best Catch: One player from each conference showcases unique catches around Orlando landmarks, with the winner determined by fan votes.
Closest to the Pin: Six players from each conference participate in a golf accuracy competition to get their drives closest to the hole.
High Stakes: Players attempt to catch the most punts from a JUGS machine in a multi-round competition.
Dodgeball: Four teams of five players compete in a dodgeball tournament, with AFC offense vs. NFC defense and NFC offense vs. AFC defense in the first two games, and winners facing off.
Kick-Tac-Toe: Team kickers play a giant version of tic-tac-toe, aiming to complete a line of three squares or hit five squares first.
Sunday, February 4, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Madden NFL Head-to-Head: Two players from each conference play Madden NFL 24 using the official 2024 Pro Bowl Game rosters. Hosted by EA Sports, it will be held for the first time this year.
Gridiron Gauntlet: Six players from each conference navigate a full-field obstacle course relay race.
Tug-of-War: Five players from each conference engage in a tug-of-war, a new event for this year.
Move the Chains: Exclusively for offensive and defensive linemen, teams of five compete to move 3,000 pounds of weight off a 2,000-pound wall and then pull it across the finish line.
Flag Football: The Pro Bowl Games conclude with a 7-on-7 flag football match between the AFC and NFC.
How to watch the 2024 Pro Bowl Games?
Fans can watch the national broadcast of the Pro Bowl live on ESPN, with an alternative broadcast available on Disney XD.
The festivities will also be accessible on ABC, with Thursday's events to be broadcast on a delayed telecast on Saturday afternoon, while Sunday's events will be broadcast live on the network.
For those who prefer a streaming option, fuboTV and ESPN+ are available to provide access to the events.
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