The 2026 AFL Awards night takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with live coverage of top athletes making their red carpet entries. The gala will reveal the league's All Australian team and crown the Rising Star winner. Outlets such as afl.com.au, ABC News, and Fox Sports are offering real-time updates of this annual celebration.
Top contenders arrive for the ceremony, where one superstar aims for an unprecedented milestone. Geelong Cats player Connor O'Sullivan held a press conference ahead of the announcements. The All Australian team selection headlines the list of honours.