The 2026 AFL Awards night is scheduled on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of prominent players dressed in formal suit and tie. The ceremony will showcase the season's All Australian team and select the Rising Star player. Outlets including afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are providing live coverage of the proceedings.
Top contenders gather for the ceremony, where one superstar aims for an unprecedented milestone. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan addressed the media ahead of the big reveal. The All Australian team selection leads the night's accolades.