23-04-2025
Lions and Chargers set to kick off 2025 NFL Preseason in Hall of Fame Game
Lions and Chargers set to kick off 2025 NFL Preseason in Hall of Fame Game
Lions and Chargers to Clash in 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame GameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will face off in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game, kicking off the NFL preseason on July 31 at 8 p.m. ET at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
This matchup marks a significant moment for both franchises, as neither has played in the game in over three decades, 1991 for the Lions and 1994 for the Chargers.
The game celebrates the 2025 Hall of Fame class, headlined by Chargers legend tight end Antonio Gates, the franchise's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
Joining Gates are inductees defensive back Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, whose enshrinement follows on August 2.
The class of four is the smallest since 2005, and is the 19th time in the Hall of Fame's history a class has been composed of four enshrinees since 1970. The Hall of Fame's membership now stands at 382, including the newly elected class.
Tickets will go on sale April 28.
