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Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals play in Hall of Fame Game on Thursday

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals play in Hall of Fame Game on Thursday

Summary

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.

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•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.

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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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