Football is officially back. The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicks off on Thursday, marking the start of the NFL preseason. Here’s everything you need to know from Thursday’s matchup, the broadcast details, and the full Week 1 preseason schedule.
NFL Games Today? Hall of Fame Game Begins 2025 NFL Preseason
The NFL preseason opens with the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31, at 8 p.m. ET, as the Los Angeles Chargers face the Detroit Lions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Channel: NBC
Live stream options: Peacock and NFL+
NBC’s Sunday Night Football team: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark, with Terry McAulay as rules analyst, will be on the call.
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This annual game kicks off Hall of Fame Week and honors the 2025 inductees: Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe, and Eric Allen.
Everything You Need to Know About the Hall of Fame Game
First held in 1962, the Hall of Fame Game has traditionally opened the NFL preseason and is played in Canton, Ohio, the league’s birthplace. This year, given Gates’ induction and the buzz surrounding both teams’ young stars, it ties in perfectly with the Chargers and Lions.
The game is part of a week-long celebration leading into Saturday’s Enshrinement Ceremony, where the Class of 2025 will be immortalized.
2025 NFL Preseason Schedule: Dates, Start Times, and TV Guide
After Thursday night, fans can look forward to a full slate of preseason games starting next week. Here’s the full NFL preseason schedule, including start times and viewing details.
2025 NFL Preseason Week 1 Schedule
Thursday, August 7
Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens: 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL+ national)
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks: 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Friday, August 8
Cleveland Browns vs. Carolina Panthers: 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons: 7 p.m. ET (local/affiliate)
Washington Commanders vs. New England Patriots: 7:30 p.m. ET (local/affiliate)
Saturday, August 9
New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills: 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings: 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 7 p.m. ET
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams: 7 p.m. ET
Tennessee Titans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7:30 p.m. ET
New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers: 8 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals: 8 p.m. ET
Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers: 8:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, August 10
Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears: 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 4:05 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
2025 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule
Friday, August 15
Tennessee Titans vs. Atlanta Falcons: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks: 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Saturday, August 16
Cleveland Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
New England Patriots vs. Minnesota Vikings: 1:00 p.m. ET
Green Bay Packers vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1:00 p.m. ET
Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions: 1:00 p.m. ET
Carolina Panthers vs. Houston Texans: 1:00 p.m. ET
San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys: 7:00 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 7:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
New York Jets vs. New York Giants: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams: 7:00 p.m. ET
Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos: 9:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Sunday, August 17
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints: 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears: 8:00 p.m. ET (Fox)
Monday, August 18
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders: 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
2025 NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule
Thursday, August 21
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
New England Patriots vs. New York Giants: 8:00 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
Friday, August 22
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets: 7:30 p.m. ET
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans: 8:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys: 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 8:20 p.m. ET
Saturday, August 23
Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Commanders: 12:00 p.m. ET
Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 1:00 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns: 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions: 1:00 p.m. ET
Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints: 1:00 p.m. ET
Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers: 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7:30 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers: 8:30 p.m. ET
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals: 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
What To Expect
During Weeks 1-3, NFL Network will air 21 preseason games, while additional matchups air locally across team markets. Streaming is widely available via NFL+ (national and local), Fubo, DAZN, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and select games on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. 
That means if you’re out of the market or a local broadcast isn’t available, NFL+ offers coverage for nearly all preseason matchups.
