The NFL’s major individual awards (like MVP, Offensive/Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, etc.) are officially announced during the annual NFL Honors ceremony, which is held the Thursday night before the Super Bowl.

2026 NFL Awards Date

For the 2025 NFL season (Super Bowl LX), the awards will be revealed at NFL Honors 2026 , scheduled for:

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Location: Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, California
  • Broadcast: NBC (airing the night before Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium)

So, the big announcements (MVP, DPOY, OROY, etc.) will happen live on that date, during the televised NFL Honors show.

When Are the Winners Actually Known?

Even though the show is on February 5, the winners are usually known a bit earlier:

  • The Associated Press (AP) and other award voters finalize their ballots in late January, after the conference championships.
  • NFL Honors is typically pre‑recorded or aired live with a slight delay , so the winners often leak or are reported by major sports outlets (ESPN, NFL Network, etc.) within minutes of the show starting.
  • In practice, fans usually find out who won the major awards (MVP, OPOY, DPOY, etc.) on Thursday, February 5, 2026 , via TV, NFL social media, and news sites.

Key Awards Announced at NFL Honors

The main awards handed out that night include:

  • Most Valuable Player (MVP)
  • Offensive Player of the Year
  • Defensive Player of the Year
  • Offensive Rookie of the Year
  • Defensive Rookie of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Comeback Player of the Year
  • Walter Payton Man of the Year
  • Also: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is revealed during the show

How to Watch / Follow

To catch the 2026 NFL awards as they’re announced:

  • TV: NBC (nationwide broadcast)
  • Streaming: NFL+ app, NBC’s streaming platforms, and NFL.com
  • Live updates: NFL’s official Twitter/X, ESPN, NFL Network, and major sports sites will post winners in real time as they’re announced.

If you’re just waiting for the big names (like MVP), plan to tune in or check sports news on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

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