Gold Jacket Dinner honors Class of 2026 Hall of Famers in Canton

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Gold Jacket Dinner honors Class of 2026 Hall of Famers in Canton

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The Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner, celebrating the Class of 2026, takes place today at the Canton Civic Center at 5 p.m. ET. Inductees include Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri. This annual event is a key tradition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where gold jackets symbolize membership in an elite fraternity. Hall of Famers receive these jackets and rings, distinguishing them from deceased members, as the Hall of Fame does not present them posthumously. Tickets for the event are available to the public, starting at approximately $99 for ceremony-only access to $200 for full event admission.

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•Gold Jacket Dinner is today at 5 p.m. ET in Canton
•2026 inductees include Brees, Craig, Fitzgerald, Kuechly, Vinatieri
•Gold jackets symbolize membership in the Hall of Fame fraternity
•Tickets available from $99 for ceremony-only to $200 for full event
•Hall of Fame does not present jackets posthumously

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