The long-awaited return of the NFL is just around the corner, with the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals doing battle in the 2026 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 6.
The Hall of Fame Game odds have the Panthers listed as ever-so-slight favorites, but with player availability always in flux and preseason results incredibly volatile, anything can happen when these teams take the field at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium tomorrow night.
Hall of Fame Game matchup info
- Matchup: Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals
- Game date & time: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch: NBC
- Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio
- Current odds: Panthers 52% | Cardinals 48%
- Opening line: Panthers -1.5 | Cardinals +1.5
Who's playing in the Hall of Fame Game?
Trading on the Hall of Fame Game and other NFL preseason games often means paying attention to who will actually play in the game and for how long. Star players, top rookies, and veteran starters rarely play in these early preseason contests, which means a majority of the snaps will be taken by second, third, and even fourth-stringers. That means looking down the depth charts and seeing which squad could have an edge.
In this game, the Cardinals announced rookie quarterback Carson Beck as the starter, but expect Kedon Slovis to get a bigger chunk of time under center, especially in the second half. Meanwhile, Carolina will start with QB2 Kenny Pickett and eventually hand the keys over to rookie Haynes King.
Expect most starting skill position players to be unavailable, and anyone who does suit up will play no more than an offensive series or two before getting replaced by backups.
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Panthers vs Cardinals game odds
| Market |  |
|---|---|
Moneyline:  to win |
52% |
Moneyline:  to win |
48% |
| Spread: -1.5 |
47% |
| Spread: -1.5 |
41% |
| Over/Under: Over 35.5 | 50% |
| Over/Under: Under 35.5 | 52% |
Percentages courtesy of Kalshi.
Panthers vs Cardinals player props
Panthers vs Cardinals touchdown props
Panthers vs Cardinals passing yards
| Market | |
|---|---|
| Carson Beck 75+ |
79% |
| Carson Beck 100+ |
61% |
| Carson Beck 150+ |
20% |
| Kenny Pickett 50+ |
70% |
| Kenny Pickett 100+ |
34% |
| Haynes King 50+ |
74% |
| Haynes King 100+ |
39% |
Panthers vs Cardinals rushing yards
| Market | |
|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love 25+ |
38% |
| Jeremiyah Love 40+ |
16% |
| Jeremiyah Love 50+ |
8% |
| Jeremiyah Love 75+ |
4% |
| Jeremiyah Love 100+ |
2% |
| Haynes King 25+ |
55% |
| Haynes King 50+ |
44% |
Hall of Fame Game recent history
| Year | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 2025 |  Chargers defeated  Lions: 34-7 |
| 2024 |  Bears defeated  Texans: 21-17 |
| 2023 |  Browns defeated  Jets: 21-16 |
| 2022 |  Raiders defeated  Jaguars: 27-11 |
| 2021 |  Steelers defeated  Cowboys: 16-3 |
| 2020 | No game: COVID-19 related. |
| 2019 |  Broncos defeated  Falcons: 14-10 |
| 2018 |  Ravens defeated Bears: 17-16 |
| 2017 | Cowboys defeated Cardinals: 20-18 |
| 2016 | No game: Poor field conditions. |
| 2015 |  Vikings defeated Steelers: 14-3 |
