Hall of Fame game draws 6.99 million viewers in Canton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Hall of Fame game took place on August 10 in Canton, Ohio, featuring the Panthers and Cardinals. An average of 6.99 million viewers watched the game on NBC, marking the highest audience for the event since 2021. This is also the largest viewership for an NBC Hall of Fame game since 2017. Previously, the game attracted bigger audiences when held on Sunday evenings, following the enshrinement ceremony. The game’s matchup was significant ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
- •Game played between Panthers and Cardinals in Canton, Ohio.
- •Average viewership of 6.99 million on NBC.
- •Highest audience since 2021 Hall of Fame game.
- •Largest NBC Hall of Fame game viewership since 2017.
- •Previous games had better ratings when held on Sundays.
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Hall of Fame game averaged 6.99 million viewers
"Football returned on Thursday night, with a game between the Panthers and Cardinals in Canton, Ohio.
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