Why Isn’t Travis Kelce Playing in the Pro Bowl?
Kelce is currently in the offseason and facing a much bigger decision: whether to retire or return for the 2026–27 NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
While he was believed to be healthy enough to play, the Chiefs announced that Kelce will skip the Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco. In his place, Dalton Kincaid of the Buffalo Bills was named to the AFC roster.
The move surprised some fans, given Kelce’s availability, but it aligns with his current focus on rest and long-term decisions rather than exhibition events.
Which Chiefs Players Are Participating?
Kansas City originally had multiple Pro Bowl selections, including Chris Jones, but Jones will also miss the event.
That leaves just two Chiefs players representing the team:
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Creed Humphrey
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Trey Smith
After learning of his selection earlier this season, Jones reflected on the honor:
“It doesn’t happen without those guys around me. I’m super grateful that my peers and the fans still consider me a Pro Bowler.”
When and How to Watch the 2026 Pro Bowl
The NFL Pro Bowl Games take place Tuesday, February 3, in San Francisco, as part of Super Bowl LX festivities.
📺 Viewing details:
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Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
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Where: ESPN and NFL+
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Format: Skills competitions + non-contact flag football
The flag football format continues to spotlight the sport ahead of its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, a major initiative supported by the NFL and the International Federation of American Football (IFAF).
