Drew Brees, new class take center stage at HOF Enshrinement. Live updates

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CANTON — The Pro Football Hall of Fame's biggest event, the annual Enshrinement, has arrived.

The Enshrinement celebrating the Class of 2026 is this afternoon at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The Class of 2026 features Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri.

We have all the info you need on the new class here and we'll have live updates throughout the day on who's here and what's said by the new Hall of Famers during the Enshrinement.

When is the NFL Hall of Fame Enshrinement?​

The Enshrinement is noon Saturday, Aug. 8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

How to watch the Hall of Fame Enshrinement | What channel and where to stream it​

ESPN and NFL Network will televise the Enshrinement. The ceremony will stream on the ESPN app and NFL+.

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Who is being inducted into the Hall of Fame ?​

The 2026 class features Drew Brees, Roger Craig. Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri.

Hall of Fame Enshrinement presenters​

• Here's a look at who will present the Class of 2026:
• Drew Brees will be presented by his former head coach with the Saints, Sean Payton
• Roger Craig will be presented by his friend and former teammate, Jamie Williams
• Larry Fitzgerald will be presented by his son, Devin
• Luke Kuechly will be presented by his dad, Tom
• Adam Vinatieri will be presented by Carlie Irsay-Gordon, owner and CEO of the Colts

What is the expected HOF Enshrinement speaking order?​

1. Larry Fitzgerald | Read more on Fitzgerald by clicking here
2. Adam Vinatieri | Read more on Vinatieri by clicking here.
3. Luke Kuechly | Read more on Kuechly by clicking here
4. Roger Craig | Read more on Craig by clicking here
5. Drew Brees | Read more on Brees by clicking here

When did the Hall of Famers get their Gold Jackets?​

The Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner was Friday, Aug. 7, at Canton Memorial Civic Center. That's when Brees, Craig, Fitzgerald, Kuechly and Vinatieri received their Gold Jackets.

How many Hall of Famers are expected in Canton for the Enshrinement? Too many to count accurately​

There's no precise figure since Hall of Famers are in and out of town throughout the weekend. But the Hall said a record 120 Hall of Famers returned Friday night for the Gold Jacket Dinner so expect many of them to be in attendance Saturday.

Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame parade kicked off Saturday​

The Grand Parade, which ran through downtown Canton, began the festivites today at 8 a.m. The parade featured the 2026 enshrinees, returning Hall of Famers, helium balloons, marching bands, floats and dance troupes along the 2.2-mile route.

Who won the NFL's Hall of Fame Game?​

The festivities in Canton got rolling Thursday, Aug. 6 with one of the more exciting Hall of Fame Games. In a game decided on the last snap, the Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 when Panthers backup QB Haynes King scrambled for a 5-yard touchdown run for the walk-off win.

What are the remaining Hall of Fame events in Canton this weekend?​

• Unscripted & Tailgate (formerly known as the Enshrinees Roundtable) is 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Civic Center.
• The Concert for Legends featuring Lainey Wilson is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The Canton Repository sports department can be contacted via email at [email protected].

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