The 2026 AFL Awards night is set on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with direct broadcast of prominent players making their red carpet entries. The ceremony will reveal the league's All Australian team and crown the Rising Star winner. Outlets including afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are delivering full reporting of the event.
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 official awards. The All Australian team selection headlines the list of honours.