Overview
- The 15th annual show takes place Feb. 5 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, airing live at 9 p.m. ET on NBC and NFL Network with streaming on Peacock and NFL+.
- An NFL Honors Red Carpet Show airs at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network.
- The new Protector of the Year will recognize the top offensive lineman from the 2025 season, selected by LeCharles Bentley, Jason Kelce, Shaun O'Hara, Orlando Pace, Will Shields and Andrew Whitworth.
- Selection criteria include skills metrics, impact, leadership, durability and strength of opponent.
- The program will reveal AP season awards, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, NFL Fan of the Year and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with Super Bowl LX following three days later at Levi's Stadium.