Bears vs. Panthers live updates: Start time, TV channel for Week 1

The Chicago Bears kick off the 2026 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers, where head coach Ben Johnson is looking for his first Week 1 win. The Bears are coming off an impressive first year under Johnson, where they went from worst-to-first with an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North and notching

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The Chicago Bears kick off the 2026 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers, where head coach Ben Johnson is looking for his first Week 1 win.

The Bears are coming off an impressive first year under Johnson, where they went from worst-to-first with an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North and notching their first playoff win in nearly two decades. Chicago has plenty of offensive star power and are expected to be a top unit again. But there are questions surrounding the defense, who will look to get the tone in Week 1.

Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points and expert analysis throughout the Bears' season opener against the Panthers. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and instant breakdown as Chicago takes on Carolina

in a pivotal NFC conference showdown.

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This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears vs. Panthers live updates: Start time, TV channel for Week 1

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