Since 1978, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has marked its newest members with a gold jacket — a symbol of elite status that accompanies a gold ring, forming a personal adornment reserved exclusively for inductees.
The 2026 Induction Ceremony
The ceremony will take place on August 7, 2026, at the Canton Civic Center in Canton, Ohio, where the Class of 2026 will be welcomed before a gathering that includes a dinner for attendees.
Tickets for the event are offered in two tiers: access to the ceremony alone begins at $99, while a full experience that includes the dinner starts at $200, allowing fans to choose how they participate in the celebration.
Among the inductees are former quarterback Drew Brees, running back Roger Craig, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and veteran kicker Adam Vinatieri, each of whom will receive the iconic gold jacket as part of the tradition.
Some members have requested practical tweaks, such as reinforced pockets to accommodate microphones during broadcast duties, illustrating how the ceremony blends reverence with the functional needs of modern media.
Beyond the jackets, the Hall of Fame’s partnership with Haggar, the original manufacturer of the garments, underscores a long‑standing collaboration that began when the company first produced the jackets for the Hall.