Carolina Panthers 2026 schedule and scores

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers takes off his helmet during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 24, 2025 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Carolina Panthers are looking to prove their first place finish in the NFC South last season was no fluke. Bryce Young is effectively in an extended contract year, with everything left to prove after three lackluster seasons. This could be the most important season in his, Dan Morgan's, and Dave Canales' Panthers careers.

With three primetime games and a divisional schedule that is largely finished by Week 14, the Panthers will have lots of early eyes on them. A strong national and divisional showing will mean they get to keep those eyes through all the playoff scenarios in December. A flat showing out of the gate, which has been their standard in recent years, could make long odds for a repeat playoff performance.

FanDuel started the over/under for Carolina's win total at 7.5 wins this season. That means that most people aren't expecting the Panthers to stay on top of the NFC South. In most divisions, that would likely be a third or fourth place finish. As we all know in the South, however, that could have the Panthers just a half game behind or tied for the division lead.

Carolina Panthers SchedulePreseason

Week 1: vs Arizona Cardinals, Thursday August 6th at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium TV: NBC

Week 2: at Buffalo Bills, Saturday August 15th at 1:00 PM ET
TV: TBD

Week 3: at Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday August 21st at 7:30 PM ET
TV: TBD

Week 4: vs Houston Texans, Friday August 28th at 7:00 PM ET
TV: TBD

Regular SeasonWeek 1

vs Chicago Bears, September 13th at 1:00 PM
TV: Fox

Week 2

at Atlanta Falcons, September 20th at 1:00 PM
TV: Fox

Week 3

at Cleveland Browns, September 27th at 1:00 PM
TV: Fox

Week 4

vs Detroit Lions, October 4th on Sunday Night Football
TV: NBC/Universo

Week 5

BYE

Week 6

at Philadelphia Eagles, October 18th at 1:00 PM
TV: CBS

Week 7

vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, October 25th at 1:00 PM
TV: Fox

Week 8

at Green Bay Packers, October 29th on Thursday Night Football
TV: Prime Video

Week 9

vs Denver Broncos, November 8th at 1:00 PM
TV: CBS

Week 10

at New Orleans Saints, November 15th at 1:00 PM
TV: Fox

Week 11

vs Baltimore Ravens, November 22nd at 1:00 PM
TV: Fox

Week 12

at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, November 30th on Monday Night Football
TV: ESPN/ESPN Deportes

Week 13

at Minnesota Vikings, December 6th at 4:25 PM
TV: CBS

Week 14

vs New Orleans Saints, December 13th at 1:00 PM
TV: CBS

Week 15

vs Cincinnati Bengals, December 20th at 1:00 PM
TV: Fox

Week 16

at Pittsburgh Steelers, December 27th - TBD
TV: TBD

Week 17

vs Seattle Seahawks, January 3rd, 2027 at 1:00 PM
TV: TBD

Week 18

vs Atlanta Falcons, January 10th, 2027 - TBD
TV: TBD