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Football fans, rejoice — the NFL is back. Up first, the league's annual Hall of Fame Game will take place, with the Panthers and Cardinals going head-to-head Thursday in Canton, Ohio.
Every year, two franchises are sent to Tom Benson Stadium to honor and celebrate the league's newest Hall of Fame inductees. The event doubles as an unofficial preseason kickoff, getting fans and players back into the spirit with an exhibition matchup.
This year, the Panthers and Cardinals are set to face off, representing Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly as they join the NFL Hall of Fame in the 2026 class. On Thursday, fans and the rest of the league will get a first glimpse at the Matt LaFleur era in Arizona, as well as Dave Canales' third campaign at the helm for Carolina.
Be sure to tune in for this NFL tradition in Canton.
Here's how to watch Panthers vs. Cardinals for free, including streaming options and start time for the NFL Hall of Fame Game.
Panthers vs. Cardinals free live stream
TV channel: NBC
Live streams: DIRECTV , fubo
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What time is Panthers vs. Cardinals today?
Date: Thursday, Aug. 6
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Carolina and Arizona will kick off the preseason Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
NFL preseason schedule 2026
Hall of Fame Game
Date Game Time (ET) Watch Thu., Aug. 6 Cardinals vs. Panthers^ 8 p.m. NBC, fubo , DIRECTV ^ at Canton, Ohio
Preseason Week 1 games
Date Game Time (ET) Watch Thu., Aug. 13 Bengals vs. Lions 7 p.m. Local channels Steelers vs. Packers 7 p.m. NFL Network, fubo , DIRECTV Patriots vs. Colts 7:30 p.m. Local channels Raiders vs. Cardinals 8 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app Texans vs. Chargers 8 p.m. Local channels 49ers vs. Titans 9 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV Fri., Aug. 14 Falcons vs. Broncos 7 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app Jets vs. Buccaneers 7 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV Commanders vs. Dolphins 7 p.m. Local channels Sat., Aug. 15 Bills vs. Panthers 1 p.m. Local channels Bears vs. Browns 1 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV Giants vs. Vikings 1 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app Chiefs vs. Rams 4 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV Saints vs. Jaguars 4 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app Ravens vs. Eagles 7 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app Seahawks vs. Cowboys 8 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV Related Links
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