The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is right around the corner, and Thursday’s matchup in Canton, Ohio brings the Chargers and Lions into the spotlight to usher in the 2025 NFL season.
Both teams were announced as participants back in April, setting the stage for a fresh start after bitter postseason exits left a sour taste. The Chargers crashed out of the wild card round in a 32-12 stumble against the Houston Texans, with Justin Herbert enduring one of his roughest outings in recent memory.
Over in the NFC, the Lions—despite grabbing the No. 1 seed—were caught off guard and overrun by the Washington Commanders in a 45-31 divisional-round shocker.
While fans shouldn’t expect the big guns to log major minutes—starters will likely make only brief cameos—this curtain-raiser signals the beginning of the long road to redemption.
Here is everything that you need to know in order to watch this year's Hall of Fame Game, including live stream options.
How to watch NFL Hall of Fame Game
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: DAZN NFL Game Pass, Kayo
NFL fans in Australia can catch the Hall of Fame Game live on ESPN via Kayo Sports or Foxtel.
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What time is the NFL Hall of Fame Game tonight?
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. AEST
The NFL Hall of Fame Game between the Lions and Chargers will begin at 8 p.m. ET local time on Thursday, July 31. The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 1 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Fri, Aug. 1 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 1 | 8:00 a.m. |
NFL schedule 2025
Check out the 272-game slate below. Week 1 kicks off with the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4 from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles are attempting to snatch their third Super Bowl win after their last Super Bowl triumph in the 2024 NFL season.
The full NFL schedule is available here.
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