The Carolina Panthers have some continuity going into 2025. Quarterback Bryce Young is back, and head coach Dave Canales is heading into Year 2 at the helm. The team is looking to avoid an eighth straight losing season.
Whether you’re part of the hyper-dedicated Roaring Riot or a Panthers fan in general, you’ll want to keep tabs on the team this season. Most of their games are on FOX, with one matchup on ESPN and one on CBS/Paramount+.
Can the Panthers surprise the league and earn a winning record? Here’s what you need to know to watch the 2025–2026 Carolina Panthers.
What channel are the Carolina Panthers on?
Panthers games will be shown on the following channels during the 2025 NFL season:
You can access every broadcast network on streaming and cable TV providers, although NFL Network requires a TV or NFL+ subscription.
Want to watch Carolina Panthers preseason games for free? Games that aren’t nationally broadcast will be available for free on the Carolina Panthers Television Network, which is on channels including NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC throughout the Carolinas region. Check out the Panthers’ channel guide to see how to watch Panthers TV in your area.
You can also watch all three preseason games for free on the Panthers.com website and the Carolina Panthers app if you’re within the Carolinas area (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia).
2025–2026 Carolina Panthers TV schedule
The 2025–2026 Carolina Panthers have an interesting and potentially tough start to their regular season schedule. Three of their first four games are on the road, but none of their first four opponents had winning records last year.
The Panthers have the fifth easiest schedule in the NFL this year, but it remains to be seen whether they can take advantage of that. See the full TV schedule below.
| Week | Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | Cleveland Browns | Friday, Aug. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Preseason | At Houston Texans | Saturday, Aug. 16 | 1:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Preseason | Pittsburgh Steelers | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Week 1 | At Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 2 | At Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Atlanta Falcons | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 4 | At New England Patriots | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 5 | Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 6 | Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, Oct. 12 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 7 | At New York Jets | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 8 | Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 9 | At Green Bay Packers | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 10 | New Orleans Saints | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 11 | At Atlanta Falcons | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 12 | At San Francisco 49ers | Monday, Nov. 24 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 13 | Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 14 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
| Week 15 | At New Orleans Saints | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 16 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 17 | Seattle Seahawks | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Week 18 | At Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
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Which TV providers carry the Carolina Panthers?
Most TV providers offer networks with Panthers games, but the number of games you’ll get depends on your location because of the NFL’s TV blackout policies. Here’s a list of popular NFL channels and where to find them.
| Provider | Price | ABC | CBS | FOX | ESPN | NBC | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | $71.00–$162.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Cox review |
| DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV Read DIRECTV review |
| Stream with DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM Read Stream with DIRECTV review |
| DISH | $91.99–$121.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DISH Read DISH review |
| Fubo | $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for FuboTV Read Fubo review |
| Hulu + Live TV | $81.99–$95.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Hulu Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| Optimum | $30.00–$160.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Optimum Read Optimum review |
| Philo | $28.00/mo. | — | — | — | — | — |
View Plans for Philo Read Philo review |
| Sling TV | $45.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔* | — | ✔* | ✔ | ✔* |
View Plans for Sling TV Read Sling TV review |
| Spectrum | $40.00–$105.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Check Availability Read Spectrum review |
| Verizon Fios | $95.00–$139.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Verizon Read Verizon Fios review |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$80.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for YouTube TV Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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