The 2026 AFL Awards night is set on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of top athletes arriving in formal wear. The gala will reveal the league's All Australian team and crown the Rising Star player. Outlets like afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are delivering full reporting of the event.
Top contenders arrive 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 tops the night's accolades.