NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026: How to Watch Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Live Online
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With the start of the NFL preseason, the pro football league gears up for Enshrinement Week to induct the class of 2026 (former players Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri) into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. To kickoff the weekend, two NFL teams go head-to-head for the Hall of Fame Game.
On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Carolina Panthers takes on the Arizona Cardinals at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
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At a Glance: How to Watch NFL Hall of Fame Game Live Online
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With Carolina competing against Arizona and the first game of the preseason, it’s likely the game may features a slew of celebrities in attendance to support their favorite teams, such as Panthers-fans Steph Curry, Luke Combs, Brooklyn Decker and others, and Cardinals-fans Blake Shelton, Jordin Sparks, David Spade and more.
Meanwhile, it’s a prime time game on a major broadcast network, so it’s likely that it’s going to be a big ratings draw.
When Is the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game? Date, Time
Broadcasting on NBC, kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. However, NBC Sports‘ coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
How to Watch the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game Live Online
The Panthers-Cardinals is available to stream on Sling TV online, while other ways to watch NBC without cable is through web-based cable alternative services, such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock and others.
DirecTV
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DirecTV
DirecTV offers NBC with their “Entertainment” package and above with prices starting at $59.99 for the first month ($89.99/month afterward), while the service includes more than 90 channels — such as ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, FOX Sports, TNT and others. The streamer has a free 5-day trial available, which is more than enough time to watch online for free. You can either cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over.
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Peacock
The Panthers-Cardinals livestream is accessible on Peacock, so the best way to watch the game is to purchase a subscription starting at $10.99/month here. Not a subscriber? You can get a Peacock monthly subscription to stream Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals online, and keep it to watch other hits — including “Obsession,” “The Wild Robot,” “How To Train Your Dragon,” “Reminders of Him,” “The Traitors,” “Vanderpump Rules” and others.
Sling TV
20+ top devices Compatible
Sling TV
Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming is with the Sling Orange + Blue package, which goes for $60.99/month afterwards. The package includes NBC, as well as more than 50 live channels, and 50 hours of cloud DVR to record programming. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.
Fubo
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Fubo
At $63.99 for the first month of service ($88.99/month afterwards), Fubo is one of the best options for streaming the Panthers-Cardinals game. The service features NBC, as well as more than 220 live TV channels for cable-free streaming and an unlimited cloud DVR. Watch the game with Fubo’s 5-day free trial. You can even stream on up to two devices at the same time.
Hulu
No hidden fees
Hulu + Live TV
Starting at $89.99/month, Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming access to NBC, along with more than 100 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.