What is happening instead of the Pro Bowl?

Instead of airing the traditional Pro Bowl, a virtual version of the game will be aired this weekend. Some current and former NFL players, along with celebrities, will be competing with Pro Bowl rosters in the “Madden NFL 21” video game.

Why was the 2021 Pro Bowl Cancelled?

Game canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alternative festivities were held in its place. The 2021 Pro Bowl was to be the National Football League all-star game for the 2020 NFL season, originally scheduled to be played on January 31, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.

Will there be an actual Pro Bowl game?

There will be no actual, real-life Pro Bowl football game played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro Bowl rosters were chosen and will play against each other, but it will take place in EA Sports’ Madden NFL 21, the latest in the popular video game series.

Why did the Pro Bowl get canceled?

The NFL announced Wednesday that the 2021 Pro Bowl game will be canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pro Bowl was originally slated to be played in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 31. The Pro Bowl is the latest event on the NFL calendar to be affected by COVID-19.

Was there a Pro Bowl 2021?

The 2021 NFL Pro Bowl took place Sunday night, only inside “Madden NFL 21,” with eight athletes and celebrities teaming up to man the AFC and NFC all-star rosters for a virtual showdown.

How is the Pro Bowl happening?

The main event of this year’s Pro Bowl is a virtual Madden showdown. The AFC and NFC teams will each have four representatives that will play one quarter of the 2021 Pro Bowl Madden NFL game. The NFC will be represented by QB Kyler Murray, S Jamal Adams, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and former NFL RB Marshawn Lynch.

Is there a Pro Bowl 2021?

Who won Pro Bowl 2021 score?

The NFC rolled to a 32-12 victory over the AFC, and Murray earned MVP honors for his performance both on the controller and in the video game. Jefferson was one of just two rookies, joining Washington’s Chase Young, to make this year’s NFL Pro Bowl, and he received plenty of praise from his peers around the league.

Will the Pro Bowl have fans?

The 2022 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon is headed to Las Vegas and fans can now secure tickets for all the action and see the NFL’s biggest and brightest stars represent their team, their city, and their fanbase.