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NFL Honors 2026 shines in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX

Jon Hamm headlines a star-filled NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.

Sports and entertainment collide at the NFL Honors ahead of Super Bowl...
Sports and entertainment collide at the NFL Honors ahead of Super Bowl LX.AP Photo/Godofredo A. VásquezLAPRESSE

The 15th edition of the NFL Honors took place on the night of February 5, 2026, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California, as part of Super Bowl LX week. In addition to recognizing the best players of the 2025 NFL season, the event featured a red carpet filled with figures from sports and entertainment who captured the attention of both media and fans.

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Jon Hamm, host and leading figure

Actor Jon Hamm, best known for his starring role in Mad Men and other film and television projects, served as the official host of the 2026 NFL Honors. His presence not only added a major entertainment figure to the evening, but also underscored the fusion between sports and entertainment that defines high-profile events of this magnitude.

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Hamm also spoke about his excitement for the ceremony and his connection with figures from popular culture, including artist Bad Bunny.

Figures from journalism, entertainment, and culture

The NFL Honors red carpet also stood out for the presence of entertainment professionals who accompanied the biggest stars of the sport. Among the presenters and performers confirmed for the ceremony were names such as Tiffany Haddish, Tracy Morgan, Druski, Rich Eisen, and Madelyn Cline, all of whom were part of the celebrity lineup tied to the broadcast or special segments of the show.

Figures tied to sports and popular culture

While the main focus of the NFL Honors is to recognize excellence in American football, the ceremony has grown into a broader cultural celebration that attracts figures from entertainment and related sports. Along those lines, surrounding events and Super Bowl week coverage have spotlighted artists such as E-40 and Too $hort, who added a musical and cultural dimension to the festive atmosphere throughout the week.

With Jon Hamm leading the night as host, the stage is set for this evening's awards ceremony.

Christian McCaffrey made history by being a finalist in three categories, standing out in the MVP race alongside Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, and Matthew Stafford.

Maye, who will lead the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, is also competing for Offensive Player of the Year, while Lawrence and McCaffrey are finalists for Comeback Player of the Year. The winners, selected by a national panel of 50 experts, will ultimately define excellence during the 2025 NFL cycle.

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