Live from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, it’s the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game!

Football returns as the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals collide in the first game of the preseason. The Hall of Fame Game is the precursor to Saturday’s Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony (12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and NFL Network) as quarterback Drew Brees, Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri, and running back Roger Craig join the hallowed halls of Canton.

It looks like Kenny Pickett will get the start at quarterback for Carolina in tonight’s game, with rookie Carson Beck getting the nod for Arizona. From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch the NFL Hall of Fame Game live online for free.

Who Is Playing in The NFL Hall of Fame Game?

The Arizona Cardinals collide with the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 Hall of Fame Game.

When Is The 2026 Hall of Fame Game?

The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game takes place on Thursday, August 6.

Is Tonight’s Thursday Night NFL Football Game Airing on Prime Video?

Nope. The first and only preseason NFL game on Prime Video takes place on Thursday, August 27 when the Cleveland Browns host the New England Patriots at 8:00 p.m. ET.

The first regular-season TNF football game on Prime happens in Week 2 (September 17) when the Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions.

What Time/Channel Is The Hall of Fame Game on Tonight?

Tonight’s Panthers/Cardinals game starts at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, and NFL+.

How To Watch The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game Live Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the Cardinals/Panthers Hall of Fame Game live on NBC or NBC.com/the NBC app.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.

You can also watch NBC live with an active subscription to Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 on Peacock Streaming Options:

Tonight’s game will also be streaming on Peacock.

Peacock currently offers two subscription types: Premium with ads and Premium Plus ad-free. Peacock Premium costs $10.99/month, while Premium Plus costs $16.99/month.

You can save a bit by subscribing to one of Peacock’s annual plans, which give you 12 months for the price of 10. These cost either $109.99 with ads or $169.99 without ads.

Peacock Premium Plus is also available to subscribe to via Prime Video with a seven-day free trial that you can’t get by subscribing directly on Peacock.

NFL Hall of Fame Game Free Streaming Info:

As we mentioned above, Amazon is currently offering a free trial of Peacock if you add the streamer to your Prime Video account. Also, Instacart+ offers a free subscription to Peacock Premium and has a 14-day free trial.

NFL Preseason Schedule For ESPN, FOX, and CBS:

• ESPN (Thursday, August 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET): Las Vegas Raiders @ Houston Texans
• FOX (Sunday, August 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET): Seattle Seahawks @ Tennessee Titans
• CBS (Friday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET): Cincinnati Bengals @ Philadelphia Eagles