The 2026 AFL Awards night is set on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with live coverage of football stars dressed in formal suit and tie. The gala will announce the league's All Australian team and crown the Rising Star player. Outlets like afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are offering real-time updates of the proceedings.
Top contenders assemble for the ceremony, where one superstar looks toward an unprecedented milestone. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan spoke to reporters ahead of the official awards. The All Australian team selection headlines the roster of awards.