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!
All roads lead to Canton as the Women’s Football Alliance Pro National Championship takes over Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium from July 24th - July 26th!
The Schedule
Friday, July 24th
10:00 AM - WFA Flag National Championship Round
6:00 PM - WFA D2 National Championship
Saturday, July 25th
10:00 AM - WFA D2 All-American Game
2:00 PM - WFA Pro National Championship - ESPN2
6:00 PM - WFA World Bowl
Sunday, July 26th
10:00 AM - WFA Flag National Championship Semi-Finals
11:30 AM - WFA Flag National Championship
Aug 06
Hall of Fame Game presented by Novartis
The 2026 Hall of Fame Game will kick off the National Football League’s 107th season in the city where the league was born and will take place in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium – adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The matchup will feature the Arizona Cardinals (6th Appearance) and the Carolina Panthers (2nd Appearance).
You can catch all the action in America's Playing Field with kickoff slated for 8:00 pm ET. Tickets are on sale now!
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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