When Is the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?

The 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 7 in Canton, Ohio.
Enshrinees will be announced in early 2021.

Introduction

The 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th in Canton, Ohio. The event will be aired live on NFL Network.

What is the NFL Hall of Fame?

The National Football League Hall of Fame is a professional American football museum and hall of fame, located in Canton, Ohio. The museum and hall of Fame are both dedicated to preserving the history of professional football and honoring the best players, coaches, and contributors of the sport. The Hall of Fame was founded in 1963 and currently has 310 inductees. The museum opened to the public in 1963 and has had over 17 million visitors.

Who is eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame?

Players become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame five years after they retire. A player who played 20 or more seasons is automatically eligible. To be elected, a finalist must receive a minimum positive vote of 80 percent during the annual selection meeting.

The selection process begins with a nationwide vote of qualified media members. Each voter selects up to five modern-era players and two senior candidates (players who last played at least 25 years ago). The top ten vote-getters advance to the final ballot. The selection meeting is held the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday.

Finalists who do not receive 80 percent positive votes during the meeting are not elected but remain eligible for future consideration by the Selection Committee. All inductees are chosen based on their ability, integrity, sportsmanship, and character.”

How is the NFL Hall of Fame selection process?

The NFL Hall of Fame selection process is a vote by the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The committee is comprised of media members, former players, coaches and executives. Each member of the committee casts a secret ballot and the candidate who receives the most votes is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

What is the criteria for the NFL Hall of Fame?

The National Football League Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an NFL player. To be eligible, a player must have played in at least five professional seasons and have been retired for at least three years. Players are also required to have been nominated by a member of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The selection process is as follows:

-A player must receive a minimum of 80% of the vote to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
-If a player receives less than 80% of the vote, they will remain on the ballot for a maximum of 10 years.
-Once a player has been nominated, they will be reviewed by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee every year.
-If a player is not elected to the Hall of Fame within their first year of eligibility, their case will be re-evaluated every three years by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Who are the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame finalists?

running back Fred Taylor, wide receiver Terrell Owens, defensive backs John Lynch and LeRoy Butler, and former Rams and Cardinals coach Dick Vermeil.

When is the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021 will be formally inducted during a ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 7.

The event will be free and open to the public.

How can I watch the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony?

The 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air on ESPN on Saturday, August 7 at 7 p.m. ET. The ceremony will also be available to stream live on the ESPN app.