Highlights
- The Cardinals face the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 6, in Canton, Ohio.
- Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. MST, with live coverage on NBC and Peacock beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
- Thursday marks the Cardinals' sixth Hall of Fame Game appearance and their first since 2017.
- The game serves as the preseason opener for Arizona's 2026 campaign.
The Arizona Cardinals open their 2026 preseason Thursday against the Carolina Panthers in the NFL Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is 5 p.m. MST, with NBC and Peacock carrying the broadcast.
For the Cardinals, Thursday's game is their sixth appearance in the Hall of Fame Game and their first since 2017, according to NBC Sports. The Panthers are making their second appearance; their first came in 1995.
NBC's Football Night in America pregame coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET. The full broadcast and live stream are available on Peacock.
The Cardinals' full 2026 schedule lists the game as the preseason opener.
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