The 2026 AFL Awards night is set on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with live coverage of prominent players making their red carpet entries. The gala will showcase the year's All Australian team and name the Rising Star recipient. Outlets including afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are providing live coverage of the proceedings.
Leading players assemble for the ceremony, where one superstar eyes an unprecedented milestone. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan held a press conference ahead of the official awards. The All Australian team selection headlines the night's accolades.