Hall of Fame Game: How to Watch NFL's Preseason Opener Between Bears, Texans

After another long, dark offseason, the NFL officially returns with preseason game action Thursday night as the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans face off in the annual Hall of Fame Game.

While some fans might be disappointed that No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears' starters are unlikely to play , it's still the return of real-game NFL action, so there's sure to be plenty of folks tuning in, even for an exhibition game.

This will also be fans' first look at the Texans' new uniforms , which were unveiled earlier in the offseason.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday night's action:

WHAT

NFL Hall of Fame Game

Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans

WHERE

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

Canton, OH

WHEN

Thursday, August 1st

8 p.m. ET

TV

ABC

ESPN

ESPN+

ESPN Deportes

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