Ready for the 2018 Pro Bowl? Here’s everything you need to know about the Skills Showdown.
The Pro Bowl has long been one of the least exciting All-Star games of the major sports but the NFL has made an increased effort in recent years to change that. The game was moved from Hawaii to Orlando and the competition is now much more creative. In order to continue to entice viewers, the Skills Showdown returns for a second straight season.
Two separate squads consisting of players from every position are set to compete against each other in a number of different skill challenges. The skill challenges range from Kick Tic Tac Toe, Precision Passing, Drone Drop and even a game of Dodgeball. It’s a different dynamic for the Pro Bowl and credit to the NFL for trying to improve viewership. This is much more exciting than events in years past.
We’ve watched Antonio Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Tyreek Hill and many others show off their incredible talent during the 2017 season, now it’s time to see them in action during various skill challenges.
Here’s a look at how you can watch the Skills Challenge during Pro Bowl week.
Date: Thursday, January 25th
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Orlando, Florida
Venue: ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex
Television: ESPN
Live Stream: WatchESPN
Similar to last year, there will be NFL legends coaching each side. Jason Taylor and LaDainian Tomlinson will coach the AFC while Derrick Brooks and Warren Dunn are on the NFC side.
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The Skills Challenge will lead up to the Pro Bowl game on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET. This is a time for NFL players to relax, interact and have some fun during the offseason. While you may not have been interested in the Pro Bowl in recent years, this is one you’ll want to tune into.