2018 NFL Pro Bowl Experience: What you need to know before you go
The NFL Pro Bowl Experience kicks off at Disney World, Wednesday Jan. 24, 2018 with interactive fan experiences, youth and high school football competitions, and a series of community events with nonprofit organizations and military personnel.
Pro Bowl Week activities at ESPN Wide World of Spots Complex include the NFL Flag Championships and Play Football High School Day; Pro Bowl Skills Showdown; free access to AFC and NFC Team Practices; NFL Pro Bowl Experience, a free, football-themed fan festival; and NFL PLAY 60 events. Here’s what you need to know:
Where and when is the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl Experience?
The NFL Pro Bowl Experience is taking place at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney World. This event has free admission is open to the fans Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 10 am. to 6 p.m., Thursday, January 25 from 10 am. to 6 p.m., Friday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Is there a special guide to the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl Experience?
Yes. the NFL has an official companion app: Pro Bowl – Fan Mobile Pass. It guides visitors through Pro Bowl Week and provides chances to win prizes, including tickets to the game, autographed footballs.
What activities will take place at 2018 NFL Pro Bowl Experience?
The following is a list of experiences and activities taking place at the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl Experience:
40-Yard Dash: Race down the field against your opponents and virtual NFL players on a giant 40-yard long LED wall.
Airbrush Tattoos: Show your team spirit through NFL and Pro Bowl themed airbrush tattoos and face painting.
Best Hands: Catch as many different passes as possible like an NFL all-star.
Family Football Zone: An interactive area for kids and families to play together. Play catch in the field or take part in a range of football and tailgate-themed games.
Kick-Tac-Toe: Kick 3 in a row on a giant tic-tac-toe board. The Kick-Tac-Toe challenge will also occur doing the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, where AFC & NFC Pro Bowlers will attempt to do the same.
Long Snap Accuracy Challenge Presented by Verizon: Test your aim by long snapping footballs through a variety of obstacles.
NFL Pro Bowl Trophy: Take a photo with the official NFL Pro Bowl Trophy.
NFL Shop at Pro Bowl: Shop for your favorite NFL and Pro Bowl gear at the NFL Shop trailer located inside NFL Pro Bowl Experience.
Obstacle Course: Navigate through obstacle courses and train like an NFL player.
Panini: The exclusive trading card and sticker partner of the NFL, Panini is the Official Sponsor of the NFL Pro Bowl. Stop by the Panini booth for a chance to win exclusive NFL Pro Bowl trading cards.
Pepsi Zero Sugar: PepsiCo will be sampling its zero calorie soda in the fan plaza outside of Camping World Stadium on game day.
Precision Passing presented by EA SPORTS Madden NFL 18: Pass to as many targets as possible while on the clock.
Run-A-Route: Test your wide receiver skills and run a see-and-react route to catch a pass down field.
Vertical Jump: Jump as high as you can and hit the corresponding flag to discover your vertical reach just like at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Virtual Reality Experience: Get inside the NFL with virtual reality technology and experience what it is like to be on-the-field on an actual NFL game.
How do I watch the AFC and NFC team practices?
The AFC and NFC teams will practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from Wednesday, January 24 through Saturday, January 27. Practices are free and open to the public, and entry to the seating areas is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To attend practice, fans must register for Fan Mobile Pass via the Pro Bowl – Fan Mobile Pass app or on NFL.com/PBFanMobilePass.
Here is the schedule for the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl team practices:
Wednesday, January 24
10:30 a.m. – NFC team practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 16
10:45 a.m. – AFC team practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 17
Thursday, January 25
11:30 a.m.. – NFC team practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 16
11:45 a.m. – AFC team practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 17
Friday, January 26
11:30 a.m. – NFC team practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 16
11:45 a.m.. – AFC team practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 17
Saturday, January 27
11:30 a.m. – NFC team walk-through at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 16
11:45 a.m. – AFC team walk-through at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field 17