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Football is finally back as the NFL preseason kicks off tonight. It’s one of the most exciting times of the year for fans, as every team is starting fresh and the pain or glory from last season has faded in favor of new hope. The Los Angeles Rams are defending champions and everyone is chasing after them to ascend the championship throne and hoist the Lombardi Trophy. And there’s no better way to get ready for the season than watching the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game tonight on Sling TV.
Tonight, (Thursday, August 4 at 8 PM ET on NBC) the NFL Hall of Fame Game will take place in Canton, Ohio. You can watch all of the NFL action this season, starting with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders tonight, with your Sling TV subscription. You won’t have to miss a single 20-yard run, 30-yard pass, touchdown, field goal, or sack. Did we mention you can watch the NFL Preseason on Sling TV for less than YouTube TV or Hulu Live? Here’s how.
Sling TV NFL preseason starts tonight
The weekend that starts the months-long journey to the Super Bowl begins tonight with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. You’ll be able to watch it from the comfort of your home, as well as plenty of other preseason and regular season games, if you have Sling. It is available on Sling TV NBC in select markets or through Sling TV with a connected antenna for national games. If you want the best deal in all of streaming when it comes to NFL preseason action, Sling is where it’s at.
It’s only $35/mo and it’s free from now through August 20th. Compare that to YouTube TV’s $64.99/mo and Hulu Live’s $69.99/mo pricing and you can see what the obvious choice is. You’ll get to watch a ton of NFL games for that price, as each team plays three games this preseason. It all starts with the Jaguars and Raiders meeting in Canton, Ohio tonight.
You can watch the game with Sling Blue for $35/mo, which includes NFL Network, FS1, and NBC in select markets, bringing you every major game this summer. You will also be able to watch along with Sling Blue and Orange for $50/mo, which will feature even more games. To get the most out of Sling, you’ll want an antenna and Prime Video, where Thursday Night Football will air this season.
Sling TV NFL games breakdown
The NFL Network is showing 22 preseason games this summer. NBC has select market games for local teams as well as the Hall of Fame Game. ESPN is airing two games and Fox is airing one game and select markets games. Also, Prime Video and CBS are each airing one game during the preseason.
You’ll be covered with these great streaming subscriptions from Sling, such as Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Remember, if you sign up now, they are free through August 20th. That gets you two plus weeks of the NFL preseason without paying a dime.
NFL Hall of Fame Game details
The Jacksonville Jaguars meet the Las Vegas Raiders to start the NFL season in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The Hall of Fame Game kicks off Hall of Fame weekend, where the newest class of inductees are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place on Saturday, August 6.
The Jaguars have a new head coach in Doug Pederson, who won a Super Bowl coaching the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2017-18 season. Their quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, was the number one overall pick in the 2021 draft. The team had the number one overall pick in this year’s draft as well, taking edge rusher Travon Walker from Georgia. The Jaguars are trying to shed their losing record and spent big money in the offseason, adding Christian Kirk, Brandon Scherff, and Foyesade Oluokun, among others.
The Raiders also have a new head coach this season, tabbing Josh McDaniels to lead the team. McDaniels enjoyed much success as an offensive coach and coordinator for the New England Patriots, helping the team win six Super Bowls. The Raiders, led by star quarterback Derek Carr, made the playoffs a year ago and look to return again. The big acquisition this offseason was getting Carr’s college teammate, wide receiver Davante Adams, from the Green Bay Packers to fill out the offense.
How to watch the game
With a Sling TV Blue or Sling TV Blue and Orange subscription, you can enjoy the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game and so much more this preseason. Stream with ease tonight starting at 8 PM ET on the NBC select markets channel. That way, you’ll have a good idea of who might make a difference for these two teams. By continuing to watch games this preseason, you’ll know which teams we might see making deep playoff runs. It all starts now and you’ll get to enjoy so much NFL action on Sling TV this season.
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The NFL Hall of Fame Game will mark the beginning of the 2022 preseason on August 4 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The annual exhibition match is held at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, and this year's game features the Jacksonville Jaguars taking on the Las Vegas Raiders.
The game is scheduled to coincide with the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will be held on August 6. The NFL Network and ESPN will both broadcast the ceremony, with coverage beginning at 12 p.m. ET.
This year's Hall of Fame inductees include Packers safety LeRoy Butler, Patriots pass rusher Richard Seymour, Panthers linebacker Sam Mills, Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli, 49ers defensive lineman Bryant Young, Raiders receiver Cliff Branch, and Dick Vermil, who coached the Eagles, Rams, and Chiefs.
Following the Hall of Fame Game, the 2022 preseason will continue on August 11. If you're itching to catch the first NFL kickoff since the Rams beat the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, you've got a few different platforms to choose from. Below, we've rounded up all your options for streaming the 2022 Hall of Fame Game without cable.
How to watch the 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Game
You can watch the 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Game on August 4 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock Premium, and NFL+. NBC is available for free through an HD antenna, and you can also access the channel through most cable and satellite services.
If you don't have cable or an antenna, the cheapest way to stream the NFL Hall of Fame Game is with a Peacock Premium or NFL+ subscription. Each service costs $5 a month and they both offer live access to the game. That said, NFL+ restricts viewing to a mobile device while Peacock will let you watch on smart TVs and other media players.
Outside of Peacock Premium, you can also stream the NFL Hall of Fame Game through any live TV service that includes NBC. Sling TV Blue, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo TV all offer NBC as part of their channel lineup. Sling is the cheapest of the bunch at $35 a month, and new members can get an extended free trial that lasts until August 20.
When is the 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Game?
The 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Game will be held on August 4 at 8 p.m. ET at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The game is the first match of the preseason and is scheduled to kick off the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend.
Who is playing in the 2022 Hall of Fame Game?
The 2022 NFL Hall of Game features the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders.
Where can I watch other NFL games?
NFL games are spread across several channels and services throughout the season, including CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and NFL+.
You can learn more about where to watch football games all season long in our complete guide to streaming the NFL.
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