The 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule begins with a historic moment — the NFL Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio on August 6 — before three additional preseason games and a 17-game regular season that features Sunday Night Football at home against Detroit, Monday Night Football at Tampa Bay, and a home slate at Bank of America Stadium that includes Chicago, the Buccaneers, Denver, Baltimore, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Seattle, and Atlanta.
This is one of the more unique scheduling setups in the NFL — four preseason games, including the HOF game. Here is every game from Canton through the January finale.
Preseason — 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule
Carolina plays four preseason games — an unusual total driven by the Hall of Fame game designation.
The Hall of Fame game on August 6 in Canton on NBC/Peacock is the most visible preseason game in the NFL calendar. The carolina panthers vs arizona cardinals HOF matchup gives Carolina an early national platform.
2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule
Key Games on the 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule
Hall of Fame Game: Carolina vs Arizona in Canton
The carolina panthers vs arizona cardinals HOF game opens the entire NFL preseason calendar on August 6.
Sunday Night Football: Detroit at Bank of America Stadium
Detroit visits Charlotte for Sunday Night Football on October 4 at 8:20 pm ET on NBC/Peacock.
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Series
- First carolina panthers vs tampa bay buccaneers home game: October 25 at Bank of America Stadium
- Second carolina panthers vs tampa bay buccaneers road contest: Monday Night Football on November 30 at Raymond James Stadium
- Both carolina panthers vs tampa bay buccaneers matchups carry full NFC South weight
Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers Series
- First atlanta falcons vs carolina panthers road game: September 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Second atlanta falcons vs carolina panthers home finale: January 9/10 at Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints Series
- First carolina panthers vs new orleans saints road game: November 15 at the Superdome
- Second carolina panthers vs new orleans saints home contest: December 13 at Bank of America Stadium
Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers
The seahawks vs carolina panthers home game is scheduled for January 3 at Bank of America Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers
The pittsburgh steelers vs carolina panthers road game lands in the December 26/27 window at Acrisure Stadium.
Home Games — Carolina Panthers Schedule 2026
Eight regular season home games at Bank of America Stadium:
Carolina Panthers Bye Week 2026
The bye falls on Sunday, October 11 — an early-season rest that arrives after the Sunday Night Football home game against Detroit.
FAQ
When do the Carolina Panthers open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.
What are the Carolina Panthers home games in 2026?
Carolina Panthers home games 2026 at Bank of America Stadium include Chicago, Detroit, Tampa Bay, Denver, Baltimore, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Seattle, and Atlanta.
When do the Carolina Panthers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026?
Tampa Bay visits Charlotte on October 25, then Carolina travels to Raymond James Stadium for Monday Night Football on November 30.
When is the Carolina Panthers bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule falls on Sunday, October 11.
