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Cardinals and Panthers set for Hall of Fame Game in Canton

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Cardinals and Panthers set for Hall of Fame Game in Canton

Summary

The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will compete in the 2026 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 6, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. This game marks the beginning of the 2026 NFL preseason, offering fans their first glimpse of football action since the Super Bowl. The matchup coincides with the induction of five players into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, who has ties to the Cardinals. Both teams may rest their key players due to playing an extra preseason game.

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Key Details

•Game scheduled for August 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
•Location is Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
•Five players, including Drew Brees and Adam Vinatieri, will be inducted.
•The Panthers won a division title in 2025, while the Cardinals had a 3-14 season.
•Broadcast on NBC and Peacock with commentary from Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth.

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