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Carolina Panthers Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Chicago Bears | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Detroit Lions | Bank of America Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 5 | 🌴 Official Bye Week • Full Roster Recovery Window | |||||
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 8 | Thu, Oct 29 | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Denver Broncos | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 12 | Mon, Nov 30 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | $$$ Marquee |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs New Orleans Saints | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 16 | TBD | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | TBD | TBD | $ Value |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 18 | TBD | vs Atlanta Falcons | Bank of America Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
When is the Carolina Panthers bye week in 2026?
The Carolina Panthers have their scheduled bye week in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Carolina Panthers play in 2026?
The Carolina Panthers play 9 home games at Bank of America Stadium, 8 road games during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Carolina Panthers play their home games?
The Carolina Panthers play their home matchups at Bank of America Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Carolina Panthers games in 2026?
Carolina Panthers games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including FOX, NBC, CBS, Prime Video, ESPN, TBD.
Can Carolina Panthers game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Carolina Panthers play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 5. The season opens vs Chicago Bears and concludes vs Atlanta Falcons.
This schedule tracker includes 15 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: vs Chicago Bears
- Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons
- Week 3: at Cleveland Browns
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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Schedule context verified against official 2026 NFL league data.
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