The NFL’s popularity in the US remains unmatched, and it was proven once again during the Hall of Fame Game. But even among these four, the NFL is undoubtedly the most popular league, and the 2026 Hall of Fame Game showed how wide the gap is between them. Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesNFL Hall of Fame Game’s viewership is concerning for MLB and NHLThe Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is a yearly tradition that announces the arrival of the NFL in the preseason. To be fair, the lack of NFL regular-season games certainly creates intrigue around any and every football game. Moreover, the Hall of Fame Game being scheduled in the middle of the season also helps in viewership.