Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals play in Hall of Fame Game on Thursday
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The NFL kicks off its preseason with the Hall of Fame Game featuring the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. The game represents the first official action of the 2026 preseason, leading up to the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Following this game, NFL fans will have to wait until August 13 to see a full slate of preseason games, with matchups including the Lions vs. Bengals and Packers vs. Steelers. This tradition marks the start of the NFL’s exhibition season, which began in 1970, and helps celebrate the upcoming Hall of Fame class.
- •This year's Hall of Fame class includes Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly.
- •The Hall of Fame Game begins the NFL preseason, with no other games until August 13.
- •The Hall of Fame Game has a long history, first played in 1962.
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Complete schedule for opening week of NFL preseason games
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Are there NFL games today? Full schedule for preseason Week 1
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Are There Any Other NFL Preseason Games This Weekend? Full Schedule After Hall of Fame Game
"Football fans have waited months, but finally get to see some real action when the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals take the field in the Hall of Fame game on Thursday night. But they will have to wait a bit longer to see a full slate of games, with Thursday’s return to action the only […] The post Are There Any Other NFL Preseason Games This Weekend? Full Schedule After Hall of Fame Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Cardinals and Panthers tantalized fans in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game. Will there be more NFL preseason action over the weekend?
"The Green Bay Packers' visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers tops opening week of the NFL preseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:22 AMComplete schedule for opening week of NFL preseason games
The Green Bay Packers' visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers tops opening week of the NFL preseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:04 AMAre there NFL games today? Full schedule for preseason Week 1
The Cardinals and Panthers tantalized fans in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game. Will there be more NFL preseason action over the weekend?
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:50 AMAre There Any Other NFL Preseason Games This Weekend? Full Schedule After Hall of Fame Game
Football fans have waited months, but finally get to see some real action when the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals take the field in the Hall of Fame game on Thursday night. But they will have to wait a bit longer to see a full slate of games, with Thursday’s return to action the only […] The post Are There Any Other NFL Preseason Games This Weekend? Full Schedule After Hall of Fame Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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