For the first time in a decade, the Carolina Panthers will enter the regular season as NFC South champions. But that entry into their hopeful title defense probably won't be an easy one.
Awaiting them at home here in Week 1 is the reigning NFC North champions, the Chicago Bears.
Here's how you can tune in to the Panthers' 2026 opener on Sunday . . .
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What channel is Panthers vs. Bears game on today?
- TV channel: FOX
- Streaming: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube) | Fubo (free trial)
Panthers vs. Bears will broadcast by FOX, on the blue areas of the map, in Week 1 of the 2026 season. Adam Amin (play-by-play commentator), Drew Brees (color analyst) and Kristina Pink (sideline reporter) are on the call.
Streaming options for the game include FOX's streaming service, YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Panthers vs. Bears time today
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Panthers vs. Bears will kick off on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
Panthers vs. Bears predictions, picks, odds
- Picks: Click here for expert predictions for Panthers vs. Bears
- Spread: Bears -3
- Over/under: 47
- Moneyline: Panthers +145, Bears -170
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Sept. 12 (9:00 P.M. ET)
Panthers 2026 schedule
- Week 1: vs. Chicago Bears (Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 3: at Cleveland Browns (Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 4: vs. Detroit Lions (Sunday, Oct. 4 at 8:20 p.m. ET)
- Week 5: Bye
- Week 6: at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 7: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 8: at Green Bay Packers (Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8:15 p.m. ET)
- Week 9: vs. Denver Broncos (Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 10: at New Orleans Saints (Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 11: vs. Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 12: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Monday, Nov. 30 at 8:15 p.m. ET)
- Week 13: at Minnesota Vikings (Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4:25 p.m. ET)
- Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints (Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 15: vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, Dec. 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 16: at Pittsburgh Steelers (TBD)
- Week 17: vs. Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, Jan. 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET)
- Week 18: vs. Atlanta Falcons (TBD)
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