NFL action returns this Thursday on NBC Primetime as the Arizona Cardinals take on the Carolina Panthers.
Canton’s Hall of Fame Village, including the Hall of Fame Stadium (photo courtesy Visit Canton)
Even though Arizona is the designated home team, this game won’t be played in the desert. They are playing in Ohio, and they aren’t even playing in the state’s biggest venue, Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Instead, Canton is the place.
Located just 30 minutes outside of Akron, Canton stands as the birthplace of professional football.
Why play here? The main reason is to celebrate the induction of the newest Pro Football Hall of Fame class, featuring legends like Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri.
Beyond the honors, playing in Canton pays respect to the game millions watch across the world while generating over $40 million in economic impact for the Canton region.
