The 2026 AFL Awards night is scheduled on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of top athletes arriving in formal wear. The event will reveal the league's All Australian team and select the Rising Star winner. Outlets like afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are providing live coverage of this annual celebration.
Leading players arrive 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 tops the list of honours.