Pro Football Hall of Fame names Novartis as presenting partner of Enshrinement Week

Organizations will come together to foster proactive and preventive health practices within communities

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has named Novartis, a leading innovative medicines company, as an official partner and presenting sponsor of Enshrinement Week. This collaboration and multi-year partnership with Novartis brings together a shared enthusiasm to honor and celebrate excellence through dedication to health. 

“The importance of the work Novartis does in the areas of health screenings, education and treatment cannot be overstated,” said Jim Porter, president and CEO of the Hall of Fame. “We are excited to be part of their noble efforts to make a positive difference for our enshrinees, their families and in their communities.”

A pinnacle of the annual 13-day Festival, Enshrinement Week presented by Novartis features signature events including the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement and Concert for Legends. Beginning this year, Novartis will enable health screenings for enshrinees returning to Canton throughout the ceremonial week, a reflection of the collective commitment to elevate wellness and champion a healthier future within the NFL community. These efforts will extend beyond the festival, with Novartis and Hall of Fame legends teaming up throughout the year to deliver important health messages to communities with the goal of inspiring action. 

“We are honored to stand alongside the Pro Football Hall of Fame to spotlight critical health challenges affecting communities nationwide,” said Victor Bultó, President, US, Novartis. “By uniting the influence of legendary players with a call to action around proactive and preventive care, this powerful platform for change ultimately aims to drive better health outcomes for fans and families everywhere.”

The announcement of Novartis as a partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame comes only a few weeks after the company and the National Football League named Novartis as the official first-in-category corporate pharmaceutical partner and the presenting partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Kickoff for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game presented by Novartis will take place at 8 p.m. July 31. 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 at noon Aug. 2. The Concert for Legends featuring Nickelback, will be held Aug. 3. 

In addition to Enshrinement Week, the 17-event Enshrinement festival celebration includes the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner, Grand Parade and Unscripted & Tailgate that are staged in collaboration with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. A schedule of events can be found here.(Opens in a new window)

Enshrinement Week packages

Fans seeking unparalleled access to 2025 Enshrinement Week events can explore hospitality packages from On Location, the official hospitality provider of the NFL, that combine tickets with one-of-a-kind experiences. On Location’s hospitality packages will include opportunities to take part in exclusive tailgate parties before the Hall of Fame Game and Enshrinement, attend the Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner and go behind the scenes of a historic week. 

Visit onlocationexp.com/pfhof(Opens in a new window) to learn more.