NFL 季前賽以名人堂賽揭開序幕
NFL Preseason Begins with Hall of Fame Game
Updated at: August 6, 2026 at 03:45 AM
NFL名人堂賽不僅僅是一場美式足球賽；它是NFL賽季的官方儀式性揭幕戰。
The NFL Hall of Fame Game is more than just a football match; it is the official ceremonial kickoff to the NFL season.
這場表演賽每年在俄亥俄州坎頓的湯姆．
Held annually at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, this exhibition marks the start of the league's preseason.
自1962年創辦以來，該賽事一直擔任著募款與致敬的角色，在「入選週」期間慶祝美式足球傳奇的歷史，並向新晉的名人堂成員致意。
For fans, the game represents a joyful relief after a long six-month hiatus since the Super Bowl.
對於球迷而言，這場比賽象徵著超級盃過後長達六個月空窗期之後的愉悅釋放。
While the teams selected often have a personal connection to an inductee, the on-field action differs from the regular season.
由於參賽球隊需額外進行一場比賽，教練通常會優先讓新秀與替補球員上場，而非重用當家球星，藉此來評估球員的潛力。
Despite being an experimental matchup rather than a high-stakes competition, the Hall of Fame Game remains a vital cultural bridge.
它將職業美式足球深厚的歷史與即將到來的賽季興奮感連結起來，提醒各地球迷：那漫長的等待終於結束了。
