NFL training camps are officially underway, but before preseason kicks off in earnest, the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will play an actual game tonight.
It’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week, but before Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe officially join the The Hall on Aug. 2, the NFL’s 106th season will unofficially begin with the annual Hall of Fame Game.
lions vs. chargers: what to know
- When: July 31, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (Canton, Ohio)
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
The ceremonial matchup won’t feature either team’s starting QB, instead Trey Lance will start for the Chargers and Hendon Hooker for the Lions.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune into the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game.
When is the 2025 Hall of Fame Game?
The 2025 Hall of Fame Game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers is tonight, July 31, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Lions vs. Chargers 2025 Hall of Fame Game for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream Lions vs. Chargers for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99/month, with plenty of subscription options that include NBC.
You can also stream the 2025 Hall of Fame Game with Peacock ($10.99/month).
How to watch 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Enshrinement
On August 2 at 12 p.m. ET, NFL Network will present coverage of the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. NFL Network is among the channels offered in DIRECTV’s free trial.
As noted above, Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe make up the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
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