The 2026 Carolina Panthers schedule begins in the preseason on August 6 with the Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals in Canton.
This full 2026 Carolina Panthers schedule includes four exhibition games, a 17-game regular season, one bye week, multiple primetime windows, and two potential flexed finales.
Here is every date, time, network, and venue.
2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason – Hall of Fame Game | ||||
| Thursday | at Arizona CardinalsTom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH | 8:00pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
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| Saturday | at Buffalo BillsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ET ETLocal | ||
| Preseason | ||||
| Friday | at Jacksonville JaguarsEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | 7:30pm ET ETESPN App | ||
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| Friday | Houston TexansBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 7:00pm ET ETLocal | ||
| Sunday | Chicago BearsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Cleveland BrownsHuntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Detroit LionsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Bye Week | ||||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | at Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Tampa Bay BuccaneersBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Thursday | at Green Bay PackersLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI | 8:15pm ET ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | Denver BroncosBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at New Orleans SaintsCaesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Baltimore RavensBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Monday | at Tampa Bay BuccaneersRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 8:15pm ET ETESPN | ||
| Sunday | at Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | 4:25pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | New Orleans SaintsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Cincinnati BengalsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| TBA or Sat Dec 26 | ||||
| Sunday | at Pittsburgh SteelersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Sunday | Seattle SeahawksBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 9 | ||||
| Sunday | Atlanta FalconsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results from the 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule
Carolina finished the preseason 3-1.
The Panthers opened with a 33-30 win over Arizona in the Hall of Fame Game. They then dropped a 29-14 decision at Buffalo, bounced back with a 34-17 win at Jacksonville, and closed with a 16-13 home victory over Houston.
Those results gave the coaching staff a solid evaluation window before the regular season.
How the 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule Unfolds
The Panthers open at home against the Chicago Bears.
They then travel to Atlanta and Cleveland before hosting the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. The bye arrives early on October 11.
After the break Carolina visits Philadelphia, hosts Tampa Bay, and travels to Green Bay for a Thursday Night Football contest. Home dates against Denver and Baltimore follow, along with a road trip to New Orleans.
A Monday night road game at Tampa Bay sits in late November, then a late-afternoon contest at Minnesota. Home games against New Orleans and Cincinnati come next.
The schedule closes with a road trip to Pittsburgh (still TBA), a home date with Seattle, and a home finale against Atlanta (also TBA and possibly flexed).
Games That Stand Out on the Panthers Schedule 2026
Several dates already stand out.
The Sunday night home contest against Detroit and the Thursday night trip to Green Bay are clear primetime highlights. The Monday night road game at Tampa Bay and the early home opener against Chicago also draw attention.
The two meetings with Atlanta, the two against Tampa Bay, and the two against New Orleans will heavily influence the NFC South race. High-profile home games against Detroit, Denver, Baltimore, and Cincinnati add national visibility.
How to Watch Panthers Games
Most Sunday afternoon games air on FOX or CBS.
Primetime and special-window slots include NBC/Peacock, Prime Video, ESPN, and the ESPN App for preseason. The Hall of Fame Game aired on NBC/Peacock.
Always check local listings closer to game week for any flexible scheduling updates. For official broadcast details, visit the NFL.com Panthers schedule or the team’s official site.
What the 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule Means for Carolina
The 2026 Carolina Panthers schedule features an early home start, a useful early bye, multiple national-window opportunities, and a demanding slate filled with NFC South rivalries and high-profile interconference tests.
How the Panthers handle the division slate and the tougher primetime contests will largely shape their postseason path. Fans looking for tickets can also check related pages such as Panthers home games or how to watch Panthers games.
FAQ
When does the 2026 Carolina Panthers schedule start?
Preseason begins August 6 with the Hall of Fame Game against Arizona. The regular season opens September 13 against Chicago.
When is the Panthers’ bye week?
Carolina is off on October 11.
How many home games do the Panthers have?
Nine regular-season home games at Bank of America Stadium, plus one preseason home contest.
Are there any special or TBA games on the schedule?
Yes. The schedule includes the Hall of Fame Game, multiple primetime windows (Sunday Night, Thursday Night, and Monday Night), and two late-season games that remain TBA and could still be flexed to Saturday.
