The 2026 Carolina Panthers schedule is here. Coming off a 8-9 Wild Card finish (NFC South champ), the Carolina Panthers face a challenging 18-week slate featuring critical NFC South matchups and high-stakes non-conference battles. Whether you’re heading to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC or watching from your couch, use our printable Carolina Panthers schedule in PDF format to ensure you never miss a kickoff. All kickoff times and TV/streaming assignments are included for you (TBAs will be updated as networks announce flex picks).
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2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule Grid
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sept 13 | vs. Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sept 20 | @ Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sept 27 | @ Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs. Detroit Lions | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 5 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 8 | Thu, Oct 29 | @ Green Bay Packers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs. Denver Broncos | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | @ New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs. Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 12 | Mon, Nov 30 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | @ Minnesota Vikings | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs. New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 16 | TBD – Flex Game | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | TBD | TBD |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs. Seattle Seahawks | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 18 | TBD – Flex Game | vs. Atlanta Falcons | TBD | TBD |
👉 View the 2026 Carolina Panthers Preseason Schedule — opponents, dates, and printable PDF for all three preseason games.
All times Eastern. Schedule subject to flex scheduling and broadcast network changes.
Printable 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule (PDF)
Our signature team schedule PDF is designed for functionality. We have removed heavy team colors and stadium photography to provide a minimalist, “your printer’s favorite” resource.
- Format: Single-page 8.5″ x 11″ PDF.
- Features: Full 18-week schedule, home/away designations, and broadcast channels.
- Branding: Includes the official Carolina Panthers logo for easy recognition.
Download 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule PDF
Key Matchups for the Carolina Panthers
- The Rivalry Game: On Sun, Oct 25, the Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFC South matchup that could shape the divisional race.
- Prime-Time Spotlight: Watch the Carolina Panthers on the national stage on Thu, Oct 29 (Thursday Night Football) traveling to face the Green Bay Packers.
NFL Planning Resources
- 2026 NFL Weekly Schedule Hub: Download Team Schedules and more.
- 2026 NFL Bye Week Schedule: Plan your fantasy roster around the designated off-weeks for all 32 teams.
- 2026 NFL Weekly Schedules and Pickem Sheets: The Pickem sheets with the weekly schedule + TV assignments.
- Printable NFL Schedules 2026: Printable schedules for all 32 teams and more.
Authoritative source: Carolina Panthers on NFL.com
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 Carolina Panthers season start and end?
The Carolina Panthers open Week 1 in September 2026 and finish Week 18 in January 2027.
Who are the Carolina Panthers’s 2026 division rivals?
As a NFC South team, the Carolina Panthers play home-and-away series against their three division rivals each year. Those matchups are the cornerstone of the schedule and often decide playoff seeding.
Where can I download a printable 2026 Carolina Panthers schedule?
Click either green button on this page to download the official low-ink Carolina Panthers printable PDF — a one-page 8.5″ x 11″ sheet with kickoff times, opponents, and TV/streaming assignments.
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