The Panthers 2026 schedule has been revealed

TL;DR

The Carolina Panthers' 2026 schedule has been released, featuring 17 games including three primetime matchups. The season starts on September 13 against the Chicago Bears and concludes on January 10, 2027, against the Atlanta Falcons.

Key points

Carolina Panthers' 2026 schedule has been revealed
Season starts on September 13 against Chicago Bears
Panthers have three primetime games
Bye week is in Week 5
More AFC North teams in the final quarter

Carolina PanthersChicago BearsAtlanta FalconsCleveland Browns

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 16: A Carolina Panthers helmet is seen during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ve known who the Carolina Panthers were going to play in 2026. We’ve known where the Caroline Panthers were going to play in 2026. Now we know when the Carolina Panthers will play in 2026. The full schedule has been revealed, so it’s time to make attendance plans and start picking out wins and losses. Here’s the schedule:

**Week 1:** Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears, September 13th at 1:00 PM
**Week 2:** Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons, September 20th at 1:00 PM
**Week 3:** Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns, September 27th at 1:00 PM
**Week 4:** Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions, October 4th on Sunday Night Football
**Week 5:** BYE
**Week 6:** Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles, October 18th at 1:00 PM
**Week 7:** Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, October 25th at 1:00 PM