After a long wait, NFL football is finally back. The preseason is set to kick off on Thursday as the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers are set to square off in Canton, Ohio in the annual Hall of Fame Game. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, but there is still a football game to watch first. Cardinals vs. Panthers: Hall of Fame Game start time and TV channelPro Football Hall of Fame Game | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe Hall of Fame Game is set for Thursday, Aug. 6 and will air at 8:00 p.m. Under the NFL's current TV contracts, NBC will broadcast the Hall of Fame game annually as long as it doesn't fall in an Olympic year.