The Carolina Panthers will take on the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 6, in Canton, Ohio, marking the official start of the NFL preseason. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET.
According to CBS Sports, the Panthers have been a poor bet in preseason play over the past three years. Multiple outlets are offering expert picks and predictions for the matchup, with SportsLine's Larry Hartstein providing analysis on a 50-37 run. Yahoo Sports is offering player prop picks focusing on Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett and Cardinals player Bam Knight, along with spread, moneyline, and Over/Under predictions for the game. SB Nation is also providing daily fantasy sports picks for the contest.
Viewers can watch the game on the NFL's broadcast partners, with streaming options available as well, per Yahoo Sports.