Football in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Jul 23, 2026
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium plays hosts to many events throughout the year from live music to football! Catch the next football game on the schedule in America's Playing Field!
Sep 04
National High School Council Kickoff Classic
The National High School Council High School Kickoff Classic highlights six high schools that have graduated a Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee
The two-day event will feature three games, including one Friday night matchup on September 4 and two games on Saturday, September 5.
Friday, September 4th, 7 pm: Canton McKinley (Marion Motley '38) vs Sandusky (Orlando Pace '93)
Saturday, September 5th, 3 pm: St. Francis Prep NY (Vince Lombardi '33) vs Stow (Larry Csonka '64)
Saturday, September 5th, 7 pm: GlenOak (Dan Dierdorf '67) vs Cleveland Heights (Tom Mack '62)
Sep 06
2026 Clash at the Classic Game
Come watch a showdown of defending conference champions from the SIAC & CIAA as the Golden Rams of Albany State take on the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith. These conference champions will battle in what will be a title game atmosphere at the magnificent Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. After the game, stay to see the presentation of the MVP awards and the trophy to the winning team.
Nov 21
Opendorse Bowl Series
Featuring top teams from the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC), North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), and Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), the Bowl Series is set to take place once again at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio – two different games highlighting programs that narrowly miss the NCAA tournament and providing an additional postseason platform for competition and exposure.
Founded in 2024, the Opendorse Bowl Series was created in collaboration with the HCAC, NCAC, OAC, and PAC, longtime, innovative leaders in intercollegiate athletics. Each conference will again be represented by a team selected based on conference-specific criteria among those not chosen for the NCAA Division III Football Championship.
Additional event details, including matchups, ticketing, and broadcast information, will be announced at a later date.
Dec 03
OHSAA State Football Championships
The OHSAA State Football Championships will take place December 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium!
Additional event details, including matchups, will be announced at a later date.
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