What is the Hall of Fame Game?
The annual Hall of Fame Game takes place this Thursday, July 31 in Canton, Ohio with a matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions.
The Hall of Fame Game is an annual preseason exhibition game that takes place during the week of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement. The two teams that play in the Hall of Fame Game are chosen by the league and often feature teams associated with those being inducted that year. It is the first game of the NFL Preseason and it always takes place in Canton, Ohio at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fans can stream the game and the subsequent Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement on Saturday with NFL+.
How to watch the 2025 Hall of Fame Game
The Lions are the designated home team versus the Chargers in the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The game takes place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, which is adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The game kicks off on July 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
NBC is the broadcast partner for this game, so expect to see some familiar football faces on your screen like Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark, and Terry McAulay. Fans can tune into the game by signing up for NFL+. Sign up now and get access to live, out-of-market games all preseason long.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement
Two days following the game, on Saturday, August 2, the Class of 2025 will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Coverage for Hall of Fame Saturday begins at 12 p.m. ET and runs until 3 p.m. ET on NFL Network and NFL+.
This year's Hall of Fame class includes Antonio Gates, Eric Allen, Jared Allen, and Sterling Sharpe. The four will receive their gold jackets inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
