What channel is Lions vs. Chargers on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game
This year's matchup features a pair of playoff teams from a year ago: the Lions and Chargers.
Detroit has its sights set on more success following consecutive NFC North championships. And the Lions will benefit from the return of star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, a training camp standout in the wake of a fractured leg.
Meanwhile, Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh era is underway in Los Angeles. Former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance is slated to get the start for the Chargers to begin the preseason Thursday night.
Here's everything you need to know about watching Lions vs. Chargers, including TV and live stream information for the Hall of Fame Game.
What channel is Lions vs. Chargers on tonight?
TV channel: NBC
Live stream: Fubo | Peacock
Lions vs. Chargers will air live on NBC with Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) on the call.
Viewers can stream the Hall of Fame Game live with Fubo.
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In addition, Peacock is another streaming option that fans have for Lions vs. Chargers.
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Lions vs. Chargers start time
Date: Thursday, July 31
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Kickoff for Lions vs. Chargers is set for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31.
The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Lions vs. Chargers radio station
Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Lions vs. Chargers at the Hall of Fame Game live on SiriusXM. The national broadcast will air on channel 88. For team-specific calls, Chargers fan can tune into channel 225, while Lions fans will want to turn to channel 226.
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