Major Sporting Events in America's Playing Field
Jun 22, 2022
Being the home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village, America’s Playing Field is attracting visitors from across the nation with an all-star line-up of sporting events both on and off the field. Visitors throughout Summer 2022 will experience professional sporting events, inspiring programs, national tournaments, historical museums, and complimentary special events.
United States Football League
The USFL (United State Football League) will host its inaugural playoffs and championship games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The USFL is a new professional football league that kicked off April 2022. The league consists of eight teams split into two divisions, each playing 10 regular season games. The top two teams in each division will meet in the semifinals on Saturday, June 25 at 3:00PM and 8:00PM, with the championship game between the division winners on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30PM.
Women's Football Alliance
For the second year in a row the Women’s Football Alliance – a professional women’s tackle football league – will hold its championship games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10. Saturday’s games will feature the Division 3 National Championship at 2:00PM with the Division 2 National Championship game following at 5:00PM. Sunday's schedule will feature the WFA Xenith All-American Game at 10:30AM, and then the WFA Pro AdeNation National Championship Game will follow at 2:00PM.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week
Football fans will head to Canton for the annual gathering of football’s greatest legends during Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 includes Tony Boselli, Cliff Branch, LeRoy Butler, Art McNally, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour, Dick Vermeil, and Bryant Young. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders kick off the annual celebration in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Enshrines will receive their Gold Jackets on Friday, August 4 at the Gold Jacket Ceremony at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The Class of 2022 will be formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the Enshrinement Ceremony at 12PM on Saturday, August 6 in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The Concert for Legends featuring Journey will end the night on Saturday, August 6 in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Other highlights of the weekend include the Gold Jacket Photo Op in Centennial Plaza on Friday, August 5, the Canton Repository Grand Parade in Downtown Canton on Saturday, August 6, and the Gold Jacket Roundtable at the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Sunday, August 7.
Fantasy Football Expo
The Fantasy Football Expo will be returning to Downtown Canton at the DoubleTree by Hilton Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14. The expo features over 50 top fantasy football experts in the country, live drafts, panel discussions, fantasy advice and site discussions.
Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic
The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic weekend will take place in Canton, September 1-4, 2022. The classic HBCU football experience features tailgates, concerts, marching bands, and community events. The 2022 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic game features Central State University vs. Winston-Salem State University at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Sunday, September 4. Other highlights of the weekend include the Classic Fun Fest followed by the Faith, Family, and Football Gospel Concert featuring Fred Hammond, both in Centennial Plaza on Saturday, September 3. Festivities before the game on Sunday, September 4 includes the Interfaith Service at Centennial Plaza and the Pre-Game Party on the campus of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Find out more information about more special events, sporting facilities and hosting your event in Canton at visitcanton.com/sports-events.
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