Inaugural Ceremony · August 16, 2026
The first induction.
Live from Canton, Ohio.
Date
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Doors 6:00 PM · Show 8:00 PM ET
Venue
Tom Benson Stadium
Hall of Fame Village · Canton, OH
Hosted By
Jermaine Dupri
Music Director & Master of Ceremonies
The Lineup
A tribute concert in three movements.
Usher
Inductee · Headlining set
Jermaine Dupri
Host & Music Director
Special Guests
Surprise tribute performances
Additional special guests to be announced.
Tickets
Three ways in.
Best Seats
Premium
Field Pass
$1,250
- ✓Field-level seating
- ✓Pre-show red carpet access
- ✓Exclusive Halftime Legends program
- ✓Commemorative tribute concert merch
- ✓Post-show after-party invitation
Standard
Ring of Honor
$425
- ✓Premium lower-bowl seating
- ✓Early entry to the stadium
- ✓Exhibit fast-pass for all 9 months
- ✓Limited-edition program
Standard
General Admission
$95
- ✓Upper-bowl reserved seating
- ✓Concert + ceremony entry
- ✓Halftime Legends digital program
All ticket levels include access to the Halftime Legends exhibit on event day. Hospitality and group packages available on request.
The Venue
Tom Benson Stadium.
Hall of Fame Village.
23,000 seats. The home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A campus built for moments that last forever — and the only place a halftime tribute belongs.
