The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will take the field tonight in this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, marking the start of the NFL preseason. The matchup takes place in Canton, Ohio, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 6th. For Carolina, this represents their first appearance in the Hall of Fame Game since 1995, while Arizona returns to the event for the sixth time, having last participated in 2017.
NBC will broadcast the game nationally, and multiple streaming options are available for viewers without cable access. Services including DirecTV, YouTube TV, and Fubo each offer free trial periods that allow audiences to watch the contest at no cost. YouTube TV provides between seven and 21 days of complimentary access, while both DirecTV and Fubo offer five-day trials. For budget-conscious viewers, Sling TV offers the lowest monthly rate at $19.99, though it does not include a free trial option.
The game honors five Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees: Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri. Fitzgerald played as a wide receiver for Arizona during his career, while Kuechly served as a linebacker for Carolina. These selections add significance to tonight’s matchup between the two franchises.