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NFL Games Today (Pre-Season)
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Thursday, August 6
Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers (2026 Hall of Fame Game) — 8:00 PM — NBC, Peacock
NFL football returns Thursday night in Canton, Ohio, as the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers open the 2026 preseason in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame game.
Most of the focus here will be on player and team evaluation. It’ll be our first opportunity to see the Cardinals go to work under new head coach Mike LaFleur and rookie quarterback Carson Beck, who is expected to start as he begins his push to eventually replace veteran Jacoby Brissett.
Carolina, meanwhile, is expected to give veteran Kenny Pickett the opening series while using the night to evaluate its depth after injuries thinned several position groups during training camp. As always, established starters will see little, if any, action, making the Hall of Fame Game less about the final score and more about the first impressions that could shape both teams’ preseason.
Where to Watch Football Live Tonight
Found yourself wondering “What channels are the NFL games on today?” Here are some places you can watch live NFL games today:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- NBC Sports
- FOX SPORTS 1
- NFL Network
- FOX Deportes
- CBS Sports
- ESPN Deportes
- NFL Red Zone provided by NFL Network
- DIRECTV Sports Pack
*Some blackout restrictions apply.
What Channels Are the NFL Conference Games on Today?
The 2026 NFL Conference Championship aired this weekend, with the Patriots and Seahawks coming out victorious. They will battle on Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX.
When is the Super Bowl 2026?
NBC will be the home of Super Bowl 2026 on Sunday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Pregame coverage includes a performance from Green Day at 6 p.m. ET before the big game kicks off at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Fans can also stream the game on streaming services Peacock and NFL+. The Spanish broadcast will be on Telemundo. Don’t forget: You can tune in to all of the action with DIRECTV.
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