Seven million viewers watch Hall of Fame Game on NBC and Peacock

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Seven million viewers watch Hall of Fame Game on NBC and Peacock
Summary

The Hall of Fame Game featuring the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals averaged 7.0 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. This represents a 1% increase compared to last year's game. The audience size marks the most-watched Hall of Fame Game on NBC since 2017, despite featuring teams perceived as less popular. The game concluded with a last-second touchdown by Panthers quarterback Haynes King. NBC has broadcast seven of the last nine Hall of Fame Games, showing the NFL's strong viewership appeal.

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  • 7.0 million viewers for Hall of Fame Game on August 10, 2026.
  • Game marked a 1% increase over last year's audience.
  • Telecast is the most-watched Hall of Fame Game on NBC since 2017.
  • Panthers quarterback Haynes King secured the win with a last-second touchdown.
  • NBC has aired seven of the last nine Hall of Fame Games.
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  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports7 million people tune in for Hall of Fame Game on NBC, Peacock
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As usual, an obscene number of Americans tuned in for arguably the most meaningless NFL game of the year. NBC Sports announced that Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals averaged 7.0 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, a marginal 1% increase over last year’s game between the Los Angeles…

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