The 2026 AFL Awards night takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with live coverage of prominent players arriving in formal wear. The ceremony will reveal the year's All Australian team and name the Rising Star player. Outlets such as afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are offering real-time updates of this annual celebration.
Top contenders assemble for the ceremony, where one superstar aims for an unprecedented milestone. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan held a press conference ahead of the big reveal. The All Australian team selection headlines the roster of awards.