Overview
- The preseason opener kicks off Thursday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. ET at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, with Arizona designated the home team on NBC and Peacock.
- The matchup is part of Enshrinement Week, with Gold Jacket presentations the evening after the game and the Class of 2026 enshrined on Saturday, Aug. 8.
- Fitzgerald and Kuechly join fellow inductees Drew Brees, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri in the five-person 2026 class.
- The contest will be the first game for new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, providing an early evaluation window for rookies and depth players.
- Carolina returns to the Hall of Fame Game for the first time since 1995, while Arizona makes its sixth appearance and was part of the inaugural 1962 edition.