The 2026 AFL Awards night is scheduled on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with ongoing updates of football stars dressed in formal suit and tie. The event will announce the league's All Australian team and name the Rising Star player. Outlets including afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are providing live coverage of the proceedings.
Football stars arrive for the ceremony, where one superstar looks toward an historic achievement. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan addressed the media ahead of the big reveal. The All Australian team selection headlines the list of honours.