What was the final score of the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game between Carolina and Arizona?
Answer
Panthers 33, Cardinals 30
The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33–30 in the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game.
The contest was played on August 6 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. It was the opening game of the 2026 preseason and was part of the week surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 enshrinement ceremonies.
The 63 combined points made the opener a high-scoring exhibition. Preseason results are not used in regular-season standings, but the game still mattered for roster evaluation: coaches used it to assess young players, depth-chart battles and special-teams units.
The final score can be confused with the teams' identities because Arizona was the nominal home side in many schedule listings, while Carolina finished with the higher total. The Panthers' 33 points therefore represent the winning score, and Arizona's 30 points represent the losing score.