The Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears will clash this Thursday, August 1st in the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, marking the start of the NFL's 105th season and the first preseason match-up. The game will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio â the birthplace of the league.
On Saturday, August 3rd, seven new inductees will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers, and Patrick Willis. The ceremony, following a parade in downtown Canton, will begin at 12pm and be broadcast live on ESPN and NFL Network. This year's inductees join a prestigious group of 378 Hall of Famers.
The Bears vs. Texans showdown kicks off at 8pm ET on Thursday, August 1st, with live coverage on ABC, ESPN, and streaming on ESPN+.
How to Watch the 2024 Hall of Fame Game:
Date: Thursday, August 1st
Time: 8pm ET
Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio
TV Channels: ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Streaming: ESPN+
Who's Competing:
The Chicago Bears, playing as the home team, will take on the Houston Texans. Fans can listen to the game commentary provided by the *Monday Night Football
team of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters.
When is the 2024 Hall of Fame Game?
The 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game, featuring the Bears versus the Texans, kicks off at 8pm ET on Thursday, August 1st. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
For those looking to stream the game, an active ESPN+ subscription is required. You can subscribe through a standalone plan, add-on to an existing package, or as part of the Disney Bundle. ESPN+ provides access to a variety of live sporting events, including MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, UFC fights, and more.
The Bears vs. Texans matchup will also be broadcast on ABC and ESPN, beginning at 8pm ET. Prior to the game, ESPN will air a special episode of *Monday Night Countdown
from 7-8pm, marking the debut of new analyst Jason Kelce alongside host Scott Van Pelt, analysts Ryan Clark and Marcus Spears, and senior NFL insider Adam Schefter.