First NFL game this year, when does the NFL preseason start? How to watch

Are you ready for some football?

The NFL preseason begins this week, which means the wait to hear the pads a popping is just about over. The NFL plays its Hall of Fame game this week before the entire league playing next week.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Hall of Fame game.

The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6 .

The game will start at 8 p.m.

The Hall of Fame Game features the Carolina Panthers vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

The game will air on NBC.

The game will stream on Peacock.

• Drew Brees, Quarterback
• Larry Fitzgerald, Wide receiver
•  Luke Kuechly, Linebacker
• Adam Vinatieri, Kicker
• Roger Craig, Running Back

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