Schedule of events
(All events and dates are subject to change)
Friday, July 25
Balloon Classic
6:30 - 7 a.m. (balloon launch); 4 - 10 p.m. | Kent State University at Stark Campus
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic presented by Aultman attracts balloonists from throughout the United States. It has become one of the most popular of all Festival events with more than 130,000 spectators viewing the balloon activities over the weekend. There are a total of five scheduled flights each year, and an exciting Night Glow on Friday evening. Returning for a second year is the Drone Light Show sponsored by the Timken Company. Whether you're in the mood for a funnel cake or a slice of pizza there is a vendor to meet your appetite!
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Hall of Fame Museum hours
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Summer hours through Labor Day are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week presented by Novartis (July 30-Aug. 2).
Fans can plan a visit here.(Opens in a new window)
Saturday, July 26
Balloon Classic
6 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kent State University at Stark Campus
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic Presented by Aultman attracts balloonists from throughout the United States. It has become one of the most popular of all Festival events with more than 130,000 spectators viewing the balloon activities over the weekend. Added excitement will be generated by the fabulous fireworks display on Saturday. Returning for a second year is the Drone Light Show sponsored by the Timken Company. Whether you're in the mood for a funnel cake or a slice of pizza there is a vendor to meet your appetite!
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Up, Up & Away 5K
8 a.m. | Kent State University at Stark Campus
Don't miss the chance to experience the excitement and beauty of the campus, while hot air balloons float in the sky (weather permitting), for the Up, Up & Away 5K presented by OrthoUnited. This event is for both serious and casual runners and walkers. Following the 5K run there will be a FREE KIDS FUN RUN on the track near the finish line. Waiver must be signed by parent/guardian.
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Hall of Fame Museum hours
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Summer hours through Labor Day are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week (July 30-Aug. 2).
Fans can plan a visit here.(Opens in a new window)
Sunday, July 27
Balloon Classic
6 - 8 a.m. | Kent State University at Stark Campus
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic Presented by Aultman attracts balloonists from throughout the United States. It has become one of the most popular of all Festival events with more than 130,000 spectators viewing the balloon activities over the weekend.
Get more details here.(Opens in a new window)
Hall of Fame Museum hours
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Summer hours through Labor Day are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week (July 30-Aug. 2).
Fans can plan a visit here.(Opens in a new window)
Tuesday, July 29
Hall of Fame Museum hours
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Summer hours through Labor Day are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week (July 30-Aug. 2).
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Play Football Skills Camp
6 - 8 p.m.
The Play Football “Skills Camp,” for children ages 10-14, features football activities designed for all skill levels. Hall of Famers are on the field to assist and encourage camp participants.
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Wednesday, July 30
Hall of Fame Museum hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week. From July 30-Aug. 2, ticket sales to the Museum will end one hour before closing and the Museum doors will close to new entries one hour before closing time.
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Play Football First Play
10 - 11:30 a.m.
For the 25th year, the national celebration will begin with Play Football First Play presented by Panini. This great event features thousands of children who form a human chain and pass a football along a 3-mile route from the location in downtown Canton where the NFL was founded to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Play Football First Play presented by Panini participants (children 18 and under) receive a T-shirt, free voucher to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to use at a later date, lunch provided by AVI Foodsystems on the Hall of Fame grounds and access to the First Play KidsFest! This festival component will feature inflatables, gaming trucks and more.More details here.(Opens in a new window)
Thursday, July 31
Hall of Fame Museum hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week. From July 30-Aug. 2, ticket sales to the Museum will end one hour before closing and the Museum doors will close to new entries one hour before closing time.
Fans can plan a visit here.(Opens in a new window)
Fan Fest '25: Game Day
Noon - 8 p.m.
Join us on the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus for this FREE event featuring bands, DJs, football activities, food trucks, games, fun sponsorship activations, photo opportunities, meet and greets with Hall of Famers, live national podcasts and more!Learn more about Fan Fest '25.(Opens in a new window)
Hall of Fame Game presented by Novartis: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions
8 p.m. | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
The 2025 Hall of Fame Game will kick off the National Football League’s 106th season in the city where the league was born and will take place in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium – adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Purchase tickets here.(Opens in a new window)
Friday, Aug. 1
Hall of Fame Museum hours
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week. From July 30-Aug. 2, ticket sales to the Museum will end one hour before closing and the Museum doors will close to new entries one hour before closing time.
Fans can plan a visit here.(Opens in a new window)
Pro Football Hall of Famer Walk & Photo Op
Time TBD | Pro Football Hall of Fame Campus
The third annual Pro Football Hall of Famer walk returns to Enshrinement Week. The general public can attend the walk for free. No autographs are permitted. The Class of 2025, joined by approximately 100 returning Hall of Famers, will walk around the Hall of Fame Campus in Canton.Fashion Show
11 a.m. | Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
The Fashion Show is one of the inaugural events of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, and continues to be a success today, 62 years later. It is arguably the largest and finest fashion show in Ohio with nearly 3,000 guests. Featuring a diverse range of fashion, including clothing for men, women and children from both local and national stores, this show uses state-of-art technology to create an immersive and unforgettable experience.
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Fan Fest '25: Community Day
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Join us on the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus for this FREE event featuring bands, DJs, football activities, food trucks, games, fun sponsorship activations, photo opportunities, meet and greets with Hall of Famers, live national podcasts and more!Learn more about Fan Fest '25.(Opens in a new window)
Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner
5 p.m. | Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
Nearly 30,000 men have played in at least one National Football league game, but since the Pro Football Hall of Fame was established in 1963, only 382 football players, coaches and/or contributors have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Members of the Class of 2025 receive their Gold Jackets, one of three iconic symbols of Enshrinement.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Hall of Fame Museum hours
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week. From July 30-Aug. 2, ticket sales to the Museum will end one hour before closing and the Museum doors will close to new entries one hour before closing time.
Fans can plan a visit here.(Opens in a new window)
The Grand Parade
8 a.m. | Downtown Canton
Join us on Saturday, Aug. 2, for the Grand Parade in downtown Canton as we welcome the 2025 Enshrinees and many more returning Hall of Famers. You will be dazzled by specialty units, giant helium balloons, fabulous floats and marching bands.
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Fan Fest '25: Jerzee's Saturday
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us on the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus for this FREE event featuring bands, DJs, football activities, food trucks, games, fun sponsorship activations, photo opportunities, meet and greets with Hall of Famers, live national podcasts and more!Learn more about Fan Fest '25.(Opens in a new window)
Class of 2025 Enshrinement presented by Novartis
1 p.m. | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
New class members ERIC ALLEN,(Opens in a new window) JARED ALLEN,(Opens in a new window) ANTONIO GATES(Opens in a new window) and STERLING SHARPE(Opens in a new window) will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame .Purchase tickets here.(Opens in a new window)
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Sunday, Aug. 3
Hall of Fame Museum hours
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Special hours will be in effect during the 2025 Enshrinement Week. From July 30-Aug. 2, ticket sales to the Museum will end one hour before closing and the Museum doors will close to new entries one hour before closing time.
Fans can plan a visit here.(Opens in a new window)
Class of 2025 Unscripted & Tailgate presented by Employers Health
11 a.m. | Canton Memorial Civic Center
Unscripted & Tailgate, a one of a kind take on the popular Enshrinees' Roundtable, is a unique event that offers an up-close-and-personal format with members of the Class of 2025 sharing stories and memories from their careers.
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Fan Fest '25: Battle of the Bands
Noon - 8 p.m.
Join us on the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus for this FREE event featuring bands, DJs, football activities, food trucks, games, fun sponsorship activations, photo opportunities, meet and greets with Hall of Famers, live national podcasts and more!Learn more about Fan Fest '25.(Opens in a new window)
Concert for Legends featuring Nickelback with special guest Mitchell Tenpenny
7:30 p.m. | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Canadian rock band Nickelback, performers of the diamond-certified song “How You Remind Me” and nearly two dozen other chart-topping singles, will headline the 2025 Concert for Legends this summer in Canton. Nashville native and singer, songwriter, producer and performer Mitchell Tenpenny has been tapped to open the concert.
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Additional events related to Enshrinement
The greater Canton/Stark County community is proud to host the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Nearly 700,000 people take part in diverse events throughout the community in honor of the Enshrinement of football's greats into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about some of those events here.(Opens in a new window)
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