Hall of Fame Village Announces City Showdown: Los Angeles vs. Detroit Experience
CANTON, OHIO – July 23, 2025 – Hall of Fame Village is excited to announce the City Showdown: Los Angeles vs. Detroit Experience, celebrating the spirit of professional football and the excitement of the NFL preseason in conjunction with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Fan Fest ’25 presented by Meijer. This year’s festivities will highlight Los Angeles in Play-Action Plaza and the Detroit Lions in the Fan Engagement Zone. The Experience will take place on July 31 from 2 PM to 8 PM, August 2 from 10 AM to 1 PM, and August 3 from 4 PM to 8 PM, promising weekend-long fun for football fans and families alike.
Play-Action Plaza will be transformed with a Los Angeles Chargers and Hollywood theme, celebrating the bold spirit of LA. Fans can ride the 125-foot-tall Giant Wheel, soar on “The Forward Pass” zipline, and take the plunge on the “Spike It” drop tower all weekend long. Thursday’s festivities will also feature three thrilling BMX stunt shows at 3 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6 PM, plus music from a live DJ to keep the plaza energized throughout the event. Guests can also take advantage of special ride and drink offers to complete their LA-inspired experience.
Meanwhile, the Fan Engagement Zone will immerse guests in a Detroit Lions and Motor City atmosphere, bringing the best of Detroit right to Canton. Activities kick off on Thursday with The P League Basketball Showcase from 12 PM to 5 PM, where fans can watch their favorite P League stars and special guests battle it out on the court. Throughout the weekend, the Fan Engagement Zone will feature a kid’s zone with inflatables, along with classic tailgate games such as cornhole, football toss, and giant Jenga. Creative fun awaits with face painting, glitter tattoos, and roaming balloon artists available each day. Guests can also cool off at the Mears Nissan Cooling Tent while enjoying the Detroit-themed surroundings.
Both Play-Action Plaza and the Fan Engagement Zone will feature an impressive lineup of food trucks and vendors to fuel your day. Guests can indulge in offerings from Seafood-N-Eat, Cold as a Mugg, Smooth Rider, and Merrybrook Baking Company. Local vendors such as Sweet-Hardt Cakes, The Lady Bug Kettle Corn Company, Grace & James Co., The Eloria Collective, and Willow Studio will also be on-site with unique items, gifts, and treats.
Whether you're a die-hard football fan or looking for a fun family outing, the City Showdown: Los Angeles vs. Detroit Experience is an event not to be missed. For more information, visit hofvillage.com.
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About Hall of Fame Village (HOFV):
Hall of Fame Village, a division of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, is a 100-acre immersive sports and entertainment destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Village is dedicated to making every experience one-of-a-kind for fans throughout its six venues—Center for Performance, Constellation Center for Excellence, Fan Engagement Zone, ForeverLawn Sports Complex, Play-Action Plaza, and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. An indoor football-themed waterpark and Hilton Tapestry Hotel are also under construction. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.
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Hall of Fame Village
Madison Zurakowski
Madison.Zurakowski@hofvillage.com