- The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicks off the 2025 NFL preseason.
- The Detroit Lions play the Los Angeles Chargers in this year’s game.
- The Hall of Fame Game is part of a weekend highlighted by the Enshrinement of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 — Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe — on Aug. 2.
CANTON — The NFL kicks off its preseason again inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium tonight.
The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game features the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, July 31 playing in the game that traditionally opens the league’s exhibition games.
Each team is playing in Canton for the first time since the 1990s. It’s the fourth time the Lions have played in a Hall of Fame Game and and third time for the Chargers.
Return here throughout the night for live updates, highlights and more on the Lions vs. Chargers.
Fourth down conversions set up first Detroit Lions touchdown
Lions quarterback Kyle Allen converts two fourth downs on this drive. It set up Craig Reynolds’ 3-yard touchdown run that cut the Chargers’ lead to 14-7.
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Los Angeles Chargers lead Detroit Lions after one quarter
The Chargers will carry a 14-0 lead into the second quarter.
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen throws second interception
Oh no. Not again for Kyle Allen.
With an opportunity to put the Lions on the board, Allen has his pass intercepted by Tony Jefferson in the end zone. It is the second interception for Detroit’s No. 3 quarterback.
Nikko Reed interception sets up second Chargers touchdown
Yeah, you could see that one coming from here in heaven.
Chargers cornerback Nikko Reed intercepts a Kyle Allen pass and returns it 60 yards to the 6-yard line. Two plays later, Kimani Vidal scores on a 2-yard run to give Los Angeles a 14-0 lead.
Missed field goal prevents Chargers from extending lead
Doink.
Los Angeles’ Cameron Dicker has his 52-yard field goal attempt hit the left upright. The Chargers’ lead remains 3-0.
Kyle Allen starts at quarterback for Detroit Lions
As expected, both first string quarterbacks — Justin Herbert of the Chargers and Jared Goff of the Lions — are sitting this one out. Kyle Allen is getting the start for Detroit.
Los Angeles Chargers go for it, score game’s first points
Jim Harbaugh says the Chargers are going for it on fourth-and-2 from the Lions 5. They convert on play action as Trey Lance finds Will Dissly in the end zone for the game’s first points.
Los Angeles Chargers recover fumble on opening kickoff
What would the NFL preseason be without a review on the opening kickoff. Replay confirms a fumble by Detroit returner Grant Stuard. Los Angeles’ Kendall Williamson at the Lions 28.
Detroit Lions will get the football first in Hall of Fame Game
The Chargers won the toss and elected to defer until the second half.
Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers welcome this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class
The Lions and Chargers are forming a wall of honor on their respective 45-yard lines to greet this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Class.
Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers closing in on kickoff
The Lions and Chargers are less than 15 minutes away from kicking off the NFL preseason. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium looks about three-quarters full.
What time is the Hall of Fame Game tonight?
The matchup between the Lions and Chargers is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 8 p.m. ET.
Hall of Fame Game channel: How to watch Lions-Chargers on TV
The game will be televised on NBC. On the broadcast for the game will be: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst).
How to stream the Chargers-Lions NFL Hall of Fame Game?
If you’re planning to stream the game, you can do so via NBC’s streaming service Peacock, with a valid subscription login.
Hall of Fame Game 2024 score?
The Bears beat the Texans 21-17 in the 2024 Hall of Fame Game, which lasted just shy of three quarters before severe weather halted it permanently late in the third quarter.
Detroit Lions Hall of Fame Game scores, history
The Lions are 1-2 in Hall of Fame Game appearances, with their first game in Canton in 1965. Here’s a look at their previous games:
- 1965 — vs. Washington (L, 20-3)
- 1976 — vs. Denver Broncos (L, 10-7)
- 1991 — vs. Denver Broncos (W, 14-3)
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Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame Game scores, history
The Chargers have played two Hall of Fame games in Canton, and their record is 0-1-1. Their 1980 matchup against the Green Bay Packers was a scoreless game that was called off in the fourth quarter due to a storm. It was the only scoreless Hall of Fame Game in its history. This is their first Hall of Fame Game since leaving San Diego. Here’s a look at the games:
- 1980 — vs. Green Bay Packers (T, 0-0)
- 1994 — vs. Atlanta Falcons (L, 21-17)
Who is in the 2025 Hall of Fame Class?
The Class of 2025 features Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe.
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When is the NFL Hall of Fame Enshrinement?
The Enshrinement is 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. ESPN’s Chris Berman will be the host. The Class of 2025 will be the stars.
What are the other Hall of Fame events in Canton this weekend?
- The Grand Parade, which runs along Cleveland Avenue in downtown Canton, begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2.
- Unscripted & Tailgate, the former Enshrinees Roundtable, is 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 at Memorial Civic Center.
- The Concert for Legends, featuring Nickelback as the headliners, is Sunday, Aug. 3 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mitchell Tenpenny opens the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, starting at $75.90 ($55 plus fees), can be purchased at https://www.profootballhoffestival.com.
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