Fan voting for the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl has begun, but the actual game was canceled last month. With no official game being played, EA has stepped in to host a virtual Pro Bowl in Madden NFL 21 instead.
The Pro Bowl may look different this year, but the best players will still be recognized. Your vote helps decide who gets a spot on the roster. Vote today at https://t.co/Sbk1rren24. #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/oApytNZIhD
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2020
EA and the NFL will create a week’s worth of matchups featuring current NFL players, legends, celebrities and streamers to battle it out, as the official Pro Bowl rosters. When the smoke clears, the virtual Pro Bowl game, with the official 2021 Pro Bowl rosters will be played.
Fans will be able to tune in on ESPN and ABC. No other details were mentioned, but more information will be released at a later date.
“Even amidst unparalleled change across the sports industry, we are excited to transition many of the signature components of the Pro Bowl-which will go virtual in Madden NFL 21- into a new innovative experience for our players and fans. We remain committed to using our Pro Bowl platform to empower fans to virtually celebrate the best players in the game,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL EVP of Club Business and Events. “Our partners at EA SPORTS and Verizon are uniquely positioned to help the NFL make the transformation of this high-profile event from live to virtual possible, and we look forward to working closely with them to deliver this unprecedented experience to fans.”
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 17, 2020
Published: Nov 17, 2020 08:03 pm