How to watch the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame game live

2024 Hall of Fame game at-a-glance

• Date: Thursday, August 1
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH.
• Matchup: Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans
• Channel: ESPN and ABC

Where to watch the 2024 Hall of Fame game

The game will air on ESPN and ABC. Streamers will also find the game on ESPN Plus.

*local channels available only in select locations

Watch the Hall of Fame game on ESPN Plus

With the HOF game airing on ABC-owned stations this year, it will also be streamed on ESPN Plus. The streaming service is ideal for sports fans who want some live sports and additional coverage of major events. Be sure to check out NFL PrimeTime on ESPN Plus. The highlight show streams live every Sunday night and is available to watch through Wednesday, so you can keep up with all the games from the league every week.

Watch the Hall of Fame game on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM packages have everything you need to watch NFL games all season, starting with the Hall of Fame game and preseason action. In addition to local channels and ESPN, subscribers will get a lineup that includes FS1 and FS2, ACCN, Big Ten Network, NFL Network, RSNs and more, depending on which package you choose. Users also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage to record games and watch later. Test out the service free for 5-days with the DIRECTV STREAM free trial.

Watch the Hall of Fame game on Fubo

Fubo is a sports-first streaming service and it shows in the channel list. Along with local channels and ESPN, Fubo's channel lineup includes NFL Network, NBA TV, NHL Network and your local RSN. Note that if you live in an area where an RSN is available, Fubo will tack an additional fee on your monthly subscription cost. With your subscription, you'll get unlimited cloud DVR recording. Try 7-days free to test out the service with a Fubo free trial.

Watch the Hall of Fame game on Hulu + Live TV

With Hulu + Live TV plans, you'll also get locals, ESPN and a lineup of other live TV channels for watching sports. But the real benefit of this service is the extras that you won't get anywhere else. Your subscription includes Hulu's massive on-demand library with shows, movies and exclusive content, as well as access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, so you'll have plenty of sports coverage. Hulu + Live TV also comes with unlimited Cloud DVR. Don't miss out on the 3-day Hulu free trial that is uncommon to find year round.

Watch the Hall of Fame game on Sling TV

If you're looking for a budget-friendly streaming option, you can't beat Sling TV. With Sling, you can choose from two base packages - Sling Blue, which offers locals including ABC in select locations around the country, and Sling Orange, which includes ESPN in its lineup. Sling doesn't have everything you'll need to watch NFL games this season, but you will be able to catch the Hall of Fame game and select nationally aired games during the regular season. Sling comes with 50 hours of DVR space with the option to upgrade to 200 hours. 

Watch the Hall of Fame game on YouTube TV

YouTube TV only has one plan available, but that plan has everything you'll need to enjoy the NFL preseason and regular season. An added bonus is that YouTube has rights to NFL Sunday Ticket. If you're a YouTube TV subscriber, you can add Sunday Ticket to your plan at a discounted price. YouTube TV comes with unlimited Cloud DVR to record games and watch later.