| Sugardale Fan Fest '26 |
Wednesday, Aug. 5 — Sunday, Aug. 9 |
Get ready for the ultimate FREE tailgate party! Sugardale Fan Fest '26 is taking over the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus with live music, football fun, food, drinks and surprises at every turn. Learn more about Fan Fest here. |
| Hall of Fame Game presented by Novartis - Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals |
8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 |
Unlike other NFL games, the Hall of Fame Game is played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a state-of-the-art, NFL-quality stadium right here in Canton, Ohio. |
| Fashion Show & Luncheon presented by Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons |
11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7 |
One of Enshrinement Week's inaugural events, it is one of the largest and finest fashion shows in Ohio with nearly 3,000 guests. Showcasing a variety of fashion, including men's, women's and children’s clothes from local and national stores. |
| Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner presented by Haggar |
5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 |
One of the most iconic events of the weekend, this event will begin with cocktails, followed by a sit-down dinner and end with the Class of 2026 being welcomed to Canton by thousands of guests and returning Hall of Famers. |
| Grand Parade presented by Certified Angus Beef |
8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 |
Nearly 200,000 spectators will join us in downtown Canton, where the NFL was founded, to welcome members of the Class of 2026 and many returning Hall of Famers, specialty units, giant balloons, fabulous floats and marching bands that will dazzle the crowd. Bleacher seating is available for purchase. |
| Class of 2026 Enshrinement |
Noon Saturday, Aug. 8 |
The focus of the entire weekend celebration is the emotional and eventful Enshrinement, where the newest Hall of Fame members will assume their rightful place among pro football’s elite. |
| Class of 2026 Unscripted & Tailgate presented by Employers Health |
Noon Sunday, Aug. 9 |
A truly one-of-a-kind roundtable event that offers an unscripted, up-close-and-personal format where the Class of 2026 Enshrinees share stories and memories of their careers. |
| Raising Cane's Concert for Legends featuring Lainey Wilson |
8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 |
Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum artist Lainey Wilson, one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, will wrap up the Enshrinement Week presented by Novartis festivities with a legendary performance. |