liveUpdated 5m agoFollow our live coverage as the NFL preseason kicks off with Carolina facing Arizona in Canton, Ohio.The Athletic Live Team August 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDTCanton, Ohio hosts the Hall of Fame Game tonight. Getty ImagesPanthers vs. Cardinals — LatestThe 2026 NFL preseason kicks off tonight with the Carolina Panthers taking on the Arizona Cardinals in Canton, Ohio, in the NFL’s annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.Former Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly and former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald are set to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame this weekend.Follow along for the latest updates and analysis from The Athletic’s NFL staff.Kickoff: 8 p.m. ETWatch: NBC, PeacockStreaming: Fubo (stream free here)Get involved on our game chat or by emailing us at live@theathletic.comSKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementWho is in the Hall of Fame class? USA Today Network There are five former NFL players in the 2026 Hall of Fame class — and as we have mentioned, two come with strong connections to the teams playing tonight. Here is the list:Former San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew BreesFormer Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry FitzgeraldFormer Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly Former New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam VinatieriFormer San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders and Minnesota Vikings running back Roger Craig (senior inductee)The class was announced at the 2026 NFL Honors in February.What is the Hall of Fame Game? USA Today Network The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is a tradition spanning more than 50 years, as the NFL opens its preseason slate with a neutral-site game in Canton, Ohio, next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame grounds.Participating teams are usually chosen to reflect their strong connections with members of that year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class.Such is the case tonight, with former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly and former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald both members of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.Tonight’s venue Getty ImagesTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium — seating 23,000 fans.It’s named after the late New Orleans Saints owner who donated $10 million to the Pro Football Hall of Fame nearly a decade ago, to renovate and modernize the stadium. In addition to the annual Hall of Fame Game each August, the stadium hosts Ohio high school football state championship games and has hosted USFL and college football bowl games.How to watch tonight’s game Getty ImagesTonight’s NFL Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will be broadcast by NBC.You can also stream the game on Fubo (stream free here).What time does tonight’s game kick off? Getty ImagesToday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, which is local time in Canton, Ohio. That’s 5 p.m. PT on the west coast.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementWelcome to our live coverage! Getty ImagesHello, football fans. Welcome back to The Athletic’s live coverage of the NFL!It may still be the dog days of summer but fall is approaching quickly and that means today, we have real, live NFL football!The NFL preseason kicks off in earnest tonight, as the annual Hall of Fame Game takes place between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals before the latest class of Pro Football Hall of Famers is enshrined in Canton, Ohio.We’ll have it all covered for you with play-by-play updates, real-time insight and analysis throughout tonight’s game on The Athletic.