Everything you need to know to watch the 2025 Hall of Fame Game between the Lions and Chargers.
The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will kick off the 2025 NFL preseason on Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
It’s the first time the Lions have been in the Hall of Fame game since 1991, when they took down the Broncos 14-3. Of course, no one really cares who ends up winning this game. It’s all about getting the players ready for the regular season opener in just over a month.
For the Lions, most—if not all—of the starters are expected to rest. The Chargers are expected to start Trey Lance at quarterback. It’s not going to be the best quality game the NFL has to offer. However, it is football. It does mark the end of a nearly six-month drought of NFL action. And that is something absolutely worth celebrating.
So here’s everything you need to know in order to catch Thursday night’s action.
When in the Lions vs. Chargers Hall of Fame Game?
The game is on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Where is the Hall of Fame game?
It’s located at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
How can I watch the Hall of Fame Game?
It’s televised nationally on NBC.
Can I stream the Hall of Fame Game?
Yes. You can stream it on the Peacock app, or via an NFL+ subscription.
Who is playing in the NFL Hall of Fame Game?
The Lions are expected to rest all of their starters , including their first-round pick Tyleik Williams and second-round pick Tate Ratledge. The Chargers are expected to rest “veteran traditional starters,” and will start Trey Lance (not Justin Herbert) at quarterback.
Who are the announcers for the Hall of Fame game?
The NBC broadcast will feature Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark. There will be no local Detroit TV broadcast this week.
Radio options for the Hall of Fame game?
Don’t worry. If you need your fix of Dan Miller, Lomas Brown, and T.J. Lang, you can catch their coverage live on 97.1 The Ticket. There is also a national radio option on Westwood One, with Scott Graham and James Lofton calling the game.
Or, if you want all of that information condensed:
Lions vs. Chargers Hall of Fame Game information:
When: Thursday, July 31, 2025 — 8 p.m. ET
Where: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium — Canton, OH
TV: NBC
Online streaming: Peacock, NFL+
Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark
Local Radio: 97.1 The Ticket (Local affiliates here
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Local radio announcers: Dan Miller, Lomas Brown, T.J. Lang
National radio: Westwood One
National radio announcers: Scott Graham, James Lofton