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The Panthers might not be football's most effective team. They certainly are one of its most entertaining, however.
At 2-2, Carolina's record belies its high-octane play. Dave Canales' side features one of the league's most explosive offenses, spearheaded by Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard and Tetairoa McMillan. That holy trinity flashed its considerable talents in the Panthers' last outing, a 32-26 triumph over the Lions on Sunday Night Football.
The team is not without its warts, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. And yet, the Panthers hardly have to be perfect — especially in an NFC South that is shaping up to be one of the NFL's worst in 2026.
With that, here's what you need to know about Carolina's upcoming schedule, a slate set to fall quiet in Week 5.
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Do the Panthers play today?
No, the Panthers do not play today. They're one of two teams on a bye this week, alongside the Chiefs. Carolina will return to action in Week 6 with a road tilt against the Eagles.
When is the Panthers' next game?
- Matchup: Panthers at Eagles
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 8
- Time: 1 p.m.
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
The next time the Panthers take the field will be when they travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 18. The match will kick off at 1 p.m. ET. The game will be aired on CBS. Cord-cutters can find the matchup on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
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Panthers schedule 2026
Here's a look at Carolina's upcoming schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | at Eagles | 1 p.m. |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. |
| Thurs., Oct. 29 | at Packers | 8:15 p.m. |
| Sun., Nov. 8 | vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. |
| Sun., Nov. 15 | at Saints | 1 p.m. |
The Panthers will travel to Philadelphia in Week 6 before returning home to take on divisional foe Tampa Bay in Week 7. Matchups against the Packers, Broncos and Saints await on the horizon.
