The 2026 AFL Awards night is scheduled on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of prominent players arriving in formal wear. The event will showcase the season's All Australian team and select the Rising Star recipient. 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 looks toward an all-time record feat. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan spoke to reporters ahead of the big reveal. The All Australian team selection tops the list of honours.