Drew Brees' Pro Football Hall of Fame induction is just days away, and the excitement surrounding the weekend couldn't be any greater. While Brees and the rest of the 2026 Hall of Fame class will take center stage during the induction ceremony, fans will first get their long-awaited return of NFL football for the first time since February's Super Bowl.
This year's Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, features the Carolina Panthers taking on the Arizona Cardinals -- a fitting matchup, as both franchises will be celebrating the Hall of Fame inductions of franchise legends Luke Kuechly and Larry Fitzgerald. With three of the game's all-time greats being honored and the unofficial kickoff to the 2026 NFL season, Hall of Fame Weekend promises to be one
of the league's most memorable annual celebrations.
Whether you're tuning in to watch the preseason opener, get an early look at each team's young talent, or celebrate this year's Hall of Fame class, here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
How to watch the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
- Matchup: Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CT
- Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (Canton, Ohio)
- TV: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
Who are the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees?
- QB Drew Brees
- RB Roger Craig
- WR Larry Fitzgerald
- LB Luke Kuechly
- K Adam Vinateri
Although the game won't mean much in the grand scheme of things, the Hall of Fame Game marks the official return of NFL football while serving as a fitting kickoff to a weekend honoring some of the greatest players to ever put on cleats.
For Saints fans, of course, the spotlight will shine brightest on Drew Brees as he secures his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But until then, let's celebrate the return of football and enjoy the start of another NFL season.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: How to watch the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
