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Panthers reportedly opening 2026 regular season against top NFC contender
TL;DR
The Carolina Panthers are set to open the 2026 regular season against the Chicago Bears, a top NFC contender. The game will take place in Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium.
Key points
- Panthers to open 2026 season against Bears
- Game scheduled at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte
- Bears finished 2025 season with 11-6 record
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The Carolina Panthers may be starting their NFC South title defense against another division winner.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Panthers will open their 2026 regular season against the Chicago Bears. The reported Week 1 matchup is slated to take place in Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium.
Chicago, who finished the 2025 campaign at 11-6, is coming off their first NFC North championship since 2018. They entered the playoffs as the conference's No. 2 seed and exited with a 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.
Both teams' starting quarterbacks found their NFL homes via the Panthers' trade for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, where Bryce Young was selected. Part of the massive haul sent to the Bears included the eventual No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 draft, which was used on Caleb Williams.
Carolina is 3-9 all-time against Chicago. Their last meeting came in 2024, and ended on a 36-10 win for the Bears.
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Q&A
When will the Carolina Panthers play the Chicago Bears in 2026?
The Carolina Panthers will play the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season.
What was the Chicago Bears' record in the 2025 season?
The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 season with an 11-6 record and won the NFC North championship.
Who are the starting quarterbacks for the Panthers and Bears?
The starting quarterbacks for the Panthers and Bears were both acquired through a trade involving the Panthers' No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft.