Where to watch the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game: start time, channel, Lions vs. Chargers live stream info

Here we go! Live from the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers collide in the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game!

Can you believe we’re only a little over a month away from the start of a new NFL season? The road to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium begins tonight as two 2025 playoff teams kick off the preseason. Jim Harbaugh’s squad finished their 2025 campaign with a blowout loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round, while the Lions were upset by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round.

Per NFL.com, former No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft Trey Lance will get the start for the Bolts, with DJ Uiagalelei slated to play during the second half.

Football has finally returned! Here’s how to watch the Hall of Fame Game live online.

When Does The NFL Season Start?

Preseason football begins tonight (July 31), but regular season action starts Thursday, September 4 when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

What Time/Channel Is The 2025 Hall of Fame Game On Tonight (July 31)?

All the action begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC, NFL+, and Peacock.

Where To Watch The NFL Hall of Fame Game 2025 Live Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can stream the Chargers/Lions matchup live on NBC or NBC.com.

The Hall of Fame game is also streaming live on Peacock. Available for $7.99/month or $79.99/year, Peacock offers an assortment of live sports, new shows, films, and originals, current NBC/Bravo shows, and over 50 “always-on” channels.

Chargers vs. Lions Live Stream Options:

You can also stream the game with an active subscription to fuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+, or DirecTV. FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for eligible subscribers.