The Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints have been NFC South rivals since Carolina entered the league in 1995. New Orleans holds the all-time lead and has controlled the recent series. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and their playoff meeting.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): New Orleans leads 33-29
- All-time series (including playoffs): New Orleans leads 34-29
- Postseason: New Orleans leads 1-0
- Current streak: New Orleans has won 2 straight, most recently 20-17 on Dec 14, 2025
- First meeting: 1995 (Panthers inaugural season)
Last 10 Meetings
New Orleans has held the edge, going 7-3 over the last 10.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | Panthers 17 at Saints 20 | Saints |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Saints 17 at Panthers 7 | Saints |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Saints 22 at Panthers 23 | Panthers |
| Sep 8, 2024 | Panthers 10 at Saints 47 | Saints |
| Dec 10, 2023 | Panthers 6 at Saints 28 | Saints |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Saints 20 at Panthers 17 | Saints |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Panthers 10 at Saints 7 | Panthers |
| Sep 25, 2022 | Saints 14 at Panthers 22 | Panthers |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Panthers 10 at Saints 18 | Saints |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Saints 7 at Panthers 26 | Panthers |
2026 Matchups
The Panthers and Saints meet twice again in 2026 within the NFC South.
- Week 10: Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 – Panthers at Saints
- Week 14: Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 – Saints at Panthers
Postseason History
Carolina and New Orleans have met once in the playoffs.
- Jan 7, 2018 – 2017 NFC Wild Card: Saints 31, Panthers 26
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Panthers and Saints?
New Orleans leads the regular-season series 33-29 and won the only playoff meeting, so the Saints lead 34-29 including the postseason.
When do the Panthers and Saints play in 2026?
Twice – Week 10 on Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 in New Orleans, and Week 14 on Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 in Carolina.
Have the Panthers and Saints ever met in the playoffs?
Once – the 2017 NFC Wild Card, when New Orleans won 31-26.
