[WatcH-LIvE] 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game live stream: How to watch Texans vs Bears Live online TV Channel

Tomorrow's NFL Hall of Fame Game live stream is a preseason showdown between the upstart Houston Texans against the rebuilding Chicago Bears. It's also the first NFL action we've had since the Super Bowl ended back in February. If you are ready for some football then this NFL live stream is one you won't want to miss — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free!

Last year, the Texans were probably the biggest surprise of the 2023-24 NFL season. In 2022, the team was a laughingstock, finishing last in the AFC South and second to last in the league. But between the addition of new head coach DeMeco Ryans and some savvy drafting, the Texans and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud took the AFC South title last season and even won a playoff game. This year, they'll have a potential appearance at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans in their sights as they kick off the 2024-25 season.

NFL Hall of Fame Game live stream channel, start time

The Texans vs. Bears live stream is tomorrow (Thurs., Aug. 1)

• Time — 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST / 10 a.m. AEST

• U.S. — Watch on ESPN or ABC via Sling or Fubo.TV or on ESPN Plus

• U.K. — Watch on NFL Game Pass

• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

The Bears, however, probably won't be "Super Bowl or bust" this year. They weren't abjectly terrible last year at 7-10, but thanks to getting the first overall pick from the Carolina Panthers this year, they used the NFL Draft to do a bit of rebuilding and draft their future franchise quarterback — Caleb Williams. They may have a playoff berth as a goal this year, but nobody is considering them a contender.

For those curious about the gambling odds, DraftKings has the Texans as slight 1.5-point favorites against the Bears, though both teams require a $110 bet to win $100 when betting against the spread. The over-under is set at 31.5 points with Vegas slightly favoring this game to go over that mark, and the Bears are the slightly more favorable bet straight up, with a $100 bet against the moneyline earning you $110.

Here's everything you need to watch the NFL Hall of Fame Game live stream online, including some options that give you the game for free.

Hall of Fame Game live streams in the US

In the U.S., the NFL Hall of Fame Game live stream is going to be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. You can stream ESPN using Sling Orange anywhere in the U.S. or stream ABC using Sling Blue, but only in select markets.

The game starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT tomorrow (Thurs., Aug. 1).

If you want a more comprehensive sports package, you can opt for Fubo. This popular cable alternative has all six of the main channels you'll want for the NFL season: CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, ABC and the NFL Network. It's more expensive, but you get a lot for that extra money.