Hall of Fame Game Draws 6.99 Million Viewers
Football made its return on Thursday night with a matchup between the Panthers and Cardinals held in Canton, Ohio.
The game attracted an average of 6.99 million viewers on NBC, according to Sports Media Watch. This figure represents the highest viewership for the Hall of Fame game since 2021, when 7.33 million tuned in for the Cowboys and Steelers game on Fox.
Additionally, this was the largest audience for an NBC Hall of Fame game since 2017, which saw 8.3 million viewers for the Cowboys and Cardinals. Historically, the game garnered better ratings when played on Sunday night following the enshrinement ceremony, although a cancellation occurred in 2016 due to a transition issue.
