The 2026 NFL preseason officially begins with the Hall of Fame Game, featuring a matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals. The game is scheduled to take place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett, a former Steelers player, will start for his team. The Arizona Cardinals will give the start to rookie quarterback Carson Beck.
The Hall of Fame Game will be broadcast on NBC, Peacock, and NFL+ on Thursday, August 27, with kickoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Viewers can watch the game live on NBC by logging in with a cable subscription on NBC.com or through the NBC app. For those without cable, live TV streaming services like DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV offer access to NBC. DIRECTV provides a five-day free trial for new subscribers. Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube TV also offer free trials.
Peacock will stream the game, with subscription options including Premium ($10.99/month) and Premium Plus ($16.99/month). Annual plans are available, offering 12 months for the price of 10. Peacock Premium can also be accessed through Prime Video with a seven-day free trial.
Free viewing options for the Hall of Fame Game include utilizing free trials for Peacock through Amazon or Instacart+. Instacart+ offers a 14-day free trial and includes a free subscription to Peacock Premium.
NFL+ will also carry the game, with subscription tiers at $39.99/year for NFL+ and $79.99/year for NFL+ Premium, which includes NFL RedZone. Monthly options are also available for NFL+ ($6.99/month) and NFL Premium ($14.99/month). NFL+ allows streaming of live local and primetime games, as well as out-of-market preseason games on mobile devices.