CANTON, Ohio – The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place today – Saturday, Aug. 8 – at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The special event is available to watch on multiple channels and streaming platforms.
The NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be broadcast live on ESPN and NFL Network at 12 p.m. Eastern. If you don’t have cable, you can still catch this special ceremony by utilizing multiple streaming options, including FuboTV ($20 off first month) and DIRECTV ($35 off first month), which both offer a free trial.
Sling TV is offering daily ($4.99), weekend ($9.99), weekly ($14.99) and monthly passes ($45.99).
This event is also available on the ESPN app streaming service, which now offers an Unlimited Plan for $29.99 per month (or $299.99 for entire year) and the Select Plan for $12.99 per month (or $129.99 for entire year). The ESPN app replicates its previous coverage of select games and broadcasts on ESPN Plus.
Who is getting inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame this year?
Drew Brees (Quarterback) Brees played from 2001 to 2020 with the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints. He retired as one of the NFL’s all-time leaders in passing yards (80,358) and touchdowns (571). Brees won Super Bowl XLIV and was named Super Bowl MVP. This memorable quarterback was selected to 13 Pro Bowls. Brees is widely recognized for his accuracy, leadership and record-breaking passing career.
Larry Fitzgerald (Wide Receiver) Fitzgerald spent his entire 17-year career (2004–2020) with the Arizona Cardinals. He ranks second all-time in career receptions (1,432) and receiving yards (17,492), with 121 touchdowns. Fitzgerald, an 11-time Pro Bowler, is celebrated for his consistency, hands and leadership both on and off the gridiron.
Luke Kuechly (Linebacker) Kuechly played eight seasons (2012–2019) with the Carolina Panthers. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler, five-time First-Team All-Pro, 2012 Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2013 Defensive Player of the Year. Despite retiring at 28 due to concussions, he is considered one of the premier linebackers of his era.
Adam Vinatieri (Kicker) Vinatieri played 24 seasons (1996–2019) with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He is the NFL’s all-time leading scorer with 2,673 points, a four-time Super Bowl champion and known for his clutch postseason kicks, including game-winners in Super Bowls XXXVI and XXXVIII. Vinatieri becomes only the fifth kicker to make the NFL Hall of Fame.
Roger Craig (Running Back, Senior Candidate) Craig played 11 seasons (1983–1993) with the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings. He won three Super Bowls with the 49ers, was the first player in NFL history to record 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season (1985) and was named 1988 Offensive Player of the Year.
Here are more details about the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and how to watch it via various TV and streaming options:
- What: 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
- Time: 12 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium | Canton, Ohio
- Channels: ESPN and NFL Network
- Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $20 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), Sling TV (daily, weekly, weekend, monthly and season passes) and ESPN Streaming
