Football is back in session as the NFL’s annual Hall of Fame game is set.

The Hall of Fame game marks the start of preseason, though the rest of the league won’t begin playing until Thursday, Aug. 8. Instead of a weekend of competition, the NFL celebrates the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees.

The Texans face the Bears in the 2024 edition in Canton, Ohio at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Like many preseason games, most starters are expected to rest. Backups will reign supreme in the first game of the preseason.

Tyson Bagent is the confirmed starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears as No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams will sit out. Davis Mills is expected to start for the Texans in place of C.J. Stroud.

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Fans tuning into the first football game since the Super Bowl should simply enjoy the sport is back. The big names and popular faces most likely won’t be on the field. Perhaps fans will see their favorite backup in action.

Thursday’s preseason game is just a preliminary event for Saturday’s enshrinement. Devin Hester, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers, and Andre Johnson are among the 2024 class, hence why the NFL selected the Bears and Texans to play in the Hall of Fame game.

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Texans vs. Bears live updates, highlights from NFL’s 2024 Hall of Fame Game

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Texans vs. Bears start time

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 1
• Time: 8 p.m. ET

NFL preseason kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 1 with the annual Hall of Fame game. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET and will feature the Texans and Bears at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

How to watch the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game

• TV channel: ESPN/ABC
• Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

The 2024 NFL Hall of Fame game features the Texans and Bears as several members of those franchises are entering the Hall of Fame.

The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday on ESPN and ABC. Fans can live stream the action on ESPN+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial