CANTON, Ohio — While the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2023 class has yet to be announced, we already know who will headline one of the weekend's biggest events.
On Monday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that as a part of the group's "From the Fire Tour," Zac Brown Band will headline the 2023 Concert for Legends presented by Ford at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 5. Tickets for the show, which will take place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, will go on sale on Friday, December 16 at 10 a.m. via HOFVillage.com.
“New fans soon will realize what longtime fans familiar with Zac Brown Band already know: This show will be a terrific fit for Enshrinement Weekend,” Jim Porter, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, said in a statement. “The Hall, along with our partners at Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co., are thrilled to reveal this date as part of the band’s national tour announcement. Zac Brown Band stands among the elite performers in the music industry today and bring a high-energy, engaging and entertaining show everywhere they perform.”
Added Hall of Fame Village President and CEO Michael Crawford: “We are thrilled to partner with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to continue bringing world-class performers like Zac Brown Band to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium for the Concert for Legends during Enshrinement Week. This event held in our unique venue during this special time in Canton is another example of the high-caliber entertainment and unique experiences that we’re bringing to the Hall of Fame Village as we continue to grow our business as a premier destination for sports and entertainment.”
According to a release, acts for the show will be announced soon. Inductees for the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class -- which could include former Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas -- will be announced in February.