Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions: How to watch, dates, times, and more
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is set to induct four new members, and the Eagles will be well represented with famed cornerback Eric Allen finally getting his enshrinement.
This year's Hall of Fame class includes Allen, Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, and Sterling Sharpe. The four will receive their gold jackets inside the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The festivities kicked off on Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, with a matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions.
With the Saturday afternoon fast approaching, here's how to watch and everything you need to know about the important weekend.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement
On Saturday, August 2, the Class of 2025 will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Coverage for Hall of Fame Saturday begins at noon ET and runs until 3 p.m. ET on NFL Network and NFL+.
Fans can also watch on FuboTV.
Who is representing the Eagles
Eric Allen was the epitome of a shutdown cornerback during his time with the Eagles, and the accolades for his hard work are close to being realized. The former Eagles cornerback was named one of the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2025 class. This is the first time Allen has reached this point in the voting process. After years of waiting, Allen was one of four players elected into the 2025 class.
A key member of the Eagles' No. 1-ranked and famed Gang Green defense, Allen spent seven seasons with the Eagles. He was named to the Pro Bowl five times and was an All-Pro once, after the 1989 season, when he finished second in the NFL with eight interceptions.
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Allen was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2011.
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