Pro Bowl 2018. The NFL has an agreement with the State of Hawaii to play the Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium following the 2018 season but final confirmation of the game will be made at a later date.
"On behalf of the state of Hawai'i, I am pleased and proud to welcome the NFL Pro Bowl back to the Hawaiian Islands in 2018," said Shan Tsutsui, Lt. Governor of the State of Hawaii. "For more than three decades, the NFL Pro Bowl has been a highly anticipated and exciting event that the players, visitors and our residents enjoy, and has benefited our local communities and tourism economy. We understand the NFL's interest in moving the all-star game to Arizona, one of their franchise cities, and wish them our best aloha. Hawai'i and the NFL have a long history and strong relationship, and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the future."
"The return of the Pro Bowl in 2018 provides the state with an opportunity to showcase our islands unique culture and beauty," said Gov. Neil Abercrombie. "Our state stands ready to create another memorable experience for the world’s best football players, their families and the fans."
"We are pleased that the NFL Pro Bowl will return to Hawai'i in 2018 and look forward to welcoming the fans, players and their families back to our Hawaiian Islands," said Hawaii Tourism Authority President and CEO Mike McCartney. "We are grateful for our more than 30-year relationship with the NFL and look to continue our friendship for many years to come. We have also reached an agreement with the NFL that would allow the option for Hawai'i to host the game again in 2018."
For the first time, the Pro Bowl was "unconferenced," and several key playing rules were changed for added excitement. Rather than the familiar AFC vs. NFC match-up that had existed since 1971, players were selected without regard to conference in voting by fans, coaches and players.
Tickets will be available first to Arizona Cardinals season ticket members and annual Pro Bowl season ticket holders. Pro Bowl annual ticket subscribers in Hawaii will maintain their account status for any future games at Aloha Stadium.