The 2026 AFL Awards night is scheduled on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of top athletes dressed in formal suit and tie. The ceremony will reveal the league's All Australian team and crown the Rising Star winner. Outlets including afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are providing live coverage of this annual celebration.
Top contenders arrive for the ceremony, where one superstar aims for an unprecedented milestone. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan addressed the media ahead of the official awards. The All Australian team selection leads the roster of awards.