Which two teams played the 2026 NFL preseason's Pro Football Hall of Fame Game?

The 2026 NFL preseason's Pro Football Hall of Fame Game featured the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals.

The matchup opened the exhibition schedule on August 6, 2026, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The annual game is linked to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's enshrinement celebrations, so its participants often have a connection to that year's incoming class.

Carolina was represented in the 2026 Hall of Fame class by former linebacker Luke Kuechly, while Arizona was represented by former wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. That franchise connection explains why these teams were selected rather than the pairing being a random preseason draw.

The game also gave both clubs a fourth preseason contest. Since the NFL reduced most teams to three preseason games, Hall of Fame Game participants receive one additional exhibition. The Panthers won the opener 33–30.