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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) compete for a ball at the 2016 NFL Pro Bowl. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
The NFL will celebrate its brightest stars during the new Pro Bowl Week festivities in 2017 in Orlando. The announcement was made at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, which will serve as the home of the AFC-NFC team practices and will host unprecedented new youth-focused football activities.
Pro Bowl Week will celebrate all levels of football — from youth to high school to the NFL’s best and will culminate with the 2017 Pro Bowl game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, January 29. The game will be televised live at 8 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
“We are excited to re-imagine the Pro Bowl experience for both fans and players and to celebrate the game of football at all levels,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Collaborating with Disney and ESPN brings us closer to the best in youth- and family-focused entertainment. We look forward to working with the city of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports to create a week-long celebration for football and our fans.”
The 2017 Pro Bowl also features a return to the traditional AFC vs. NFC game format following three years using a revised, "unconferenced" format. The game will feature the NFL’s best — 44 from each conference — determined by a consensus vote of fans, players and coaches.
Among the highlights of Pro Bowl Week:
In addition, the Miami Dolphins host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 of the preseason in Camping World Stadium on Thursday, August 25 at 8 PM ET, part of the celebration of Play Football Month. Youth football teams from across Florida will be honored as part of the game day activities.
Tickets will be available to the public in November. Fans may register on ProBowl.com for exclusive presale opportunities and additional information on Pro Bowl Week fan events in Orlando.