The 2025 NFL Hall of Fame game takes place this Thursday, July 31, featuring a match up between two playoff teams from last season: the LA Chargers and Detroit Lions. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
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In their first year under head coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, the LA Chargers improved to 11-6, marking the team’s most wins since 2018 when they went 12-4. The Chargers boasted the top scoring defense in the NFL, allowing just 17.7 points per game.
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Justin Herbert finished the regular season with a career-low three interceptions, becoming just the second quarterback in league history to go 11 straight games without one. However, the Chargers’ run came to an end in the Wild Card round with a 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans, where Herbert threw a career-high four interceptions.
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The Detroit Lions are coming off their best regular season in franchise history. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games, secured their second straight NFC North title, and reached the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1993-1995. Detroit also had the top scoring offense in the league with 33.3 points per game and was the only team to go undefeated on the road (8-0).
But the team’s historic season ended in the Divisional Round, where the Lions were upset at home, falling 45-31 to the Washington Commanders.
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Detroit enters this season with new coordinators after OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn left for head coaching positions with the Bears and Jets, respectively. John Morton takes over as OC, while Kelvin Sheppard steps in as DC.
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How to watch LA Chargers vs Detroit Lions game:
- When: Thursday, July 31
- Time: Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with Football Night in America
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
Who is playing in the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame game?
The 2025 Hall of Fame game features a match up between the LA Chargers and Detroit Lions.
What channel is the Hall of Fame game on?
The 2025 NFL Hall of Fame game will be available on NBC and Peacock. Click here to sign up for Peacock and watch the game on the go!
NFL Hall of Fame Game Location:
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Who are the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees?
- CB Eric Allen
- DE Jared Allen
- WR Sterling Sharpe
- TE Antonio Gates
The Class of 2025 will be enshrined this Saturday, August 2, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
When does the 2025 NFL regular season start?
The 2025 NFL regular season officially begins on Thursday, September 4, with an NFC East showdown between the Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles. Live coverage begins on NBC and Peacock at 7:00 PM ET.
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How to watch SNF on NBC and Peacock:
If you have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can watch Sunday Night Football on your TV or with a TV provider login on the NBC Sports app, NBC app, or via NBCSports.com. Check your local listings to find your NBC channel. If you can’t find NBC in your channel lineup, please contact your TV provider.
If you don’t have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can stream Sunday Night Football on Peacock. Sign up here.
What devices does Peacock support?
You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.
2025 Sunday Night Football Schedule:
*All times are listed as ET
Thurs. Sept. 4 (NFL Kickoff): Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Sun. Sept. 7 (Week 1): Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Sun. Sept. 14 (Week 2): Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings
Sun. Sept. 21 (Week 3): Kansas City Chiefs at New York Giants
Sun. Sept. 28 (Week 4): Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys
Sun. Oct. 5 (Week 5): New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
Sun. Oct. 12 (Week 6): Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Sun. Oct. 19 (Week 7): Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers
Sun. Oct. 26 (Week 8): Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sun. Nov. 2 (Week 9): Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders
Sun. Nov. 9 (Week 10): Pittsburgh Steelers at L.A. Chargers
Sun. Nov. 16 (Week 11): Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles
Sun. Nov. 23 (Week 12): Tampa Bay Buccaneers at L.A. Rams
Thurs. Nov. 27 (Week 13): Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
Sun. Nov. 30 (Week 13): Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders
Sun. Dec. 7 (Week 14): Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Sun. Dec. 14 (Week 15): Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys
Sun. Dec. 21 (Week 16): Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins
Sat. Dec. 27 (Week 17): Peacock Exclusive Game, Teams TBD
Sun. Dec. 28 (Week 17): Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers
Sun. Jan. 4 (Week 18): Teams TBD
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