The 2026 AFL Awards night is set on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of top athletes making their red carpet entries. The ceremony will announce the season's All Australian team and select the Rising Star recipient. Outlets including afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are delivering full reporting of this annual celebration.
Leading players assemble for the ceremony, where one superstar eyes an all-time record feat. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan held a press conference ahead of the announcements. The All Australian team selection leads the list of honours.