The 2026 AFL Awards night is set on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of football stars dressed in formal suit and tie. The gala will announce the league's All Australian team and crown the Rising Star recipient. Outlets like afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are offering real-time updates of the event.
Top contenders arrive for the ceremony, where one superstar eyes an unprecedented milestone. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan addressed the media ahead of the official awards. The All Australian team selection tops the night's accolades.