Panthers runningback Chuba Hubbard, left, and quarterback Bryce Young, during the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez
mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
The Carolina Panthers will kick off their 2025 regular season on the road. In fact, they’ll actually spend three of their first four regular-season Sundays in other NFL cities.
The team released its entire regular-season schedule on Wednesday as part of a league-wide announcement. While the Panthers’ opponents had been known since January, the times, dates and order of the matchups had yet to be determined.
The Panthers will begin their season with a Week 1 road matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their home opener won’t take place until Week 3 when they host the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium.
The Panthers haven’t opened the regular season at home since 2022.
Carolina will eventually host notable home matchups against the Dallas Cowboys (Week 6), Buffalo Bills (Week 8) and Seattle Seahawks (Week 17). The team also has a strong road slate, which features trips to the New England Patriots (Week 4), Green Bay Packers (Week 9) and San Francisco 49ers (Week 12 on Monday Night Football).
The Panthers won’t enjoy a week off until their Week 14 bye in December.
Below is the Panthers’ preseason schedule (Note: The Panthers will host the Cleveland Browns for a joint practice during training camp):
Preseason Week 1: vs. Cleveland Browns (Friday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.)
Preseason Week 3: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Thursday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.)
Below is the team’s entire regular-season schedule. Note: Some dates and times are subject to change because of flex scheduling.
Week 1: Road trip to start the season
Opponent: @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m.
Location: EverBank Stadium
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Jeremy Reper Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
Week 2: A challenge in the desert
Opponent: @ Arizona Cardinals
Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 14, 4:05 p.m.
Location: State Farm Stadium
Panthers guard Robert Hunt, center, goes up against the Cardinals defense during the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Week 3: The home opener arrives!
Opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m.
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Jan 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) and defensive end A’Shawn Robinson (94) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Dale Zanine Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Week 4: Headed up North
Opponent: @ New England Patriots
Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 28, 1 p.m.
Location: Gillette Stadium
Carolina Panthers Chuba Hubbard runs the ball against the New England Patriots at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Week 5: Dolphins fly in
Opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m.
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Oct 15, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks for a passing option against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Sam Navarro Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Week 6: Jonathan Mingo returns to Charlotte
Opponent: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Carolina’s Adam Thielen carries the ball as Dallas’s Andrew Booth tries to make a tackle during the second half of the game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Week 7: Bryce Young takes Broadway (but in New Jersey)
Opponent: @ New York Jets
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m.
Location: MetLife Stadium
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young waits to run through passing drills prior to action against the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, August 17, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Week 8: The Sean McDermott Bowl
Opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen runs with the ball after making a catch against the Buffalo Bills during Saturday’s first half at Highmark Stadium. Gregory Fisher Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Week 9: Before Green Bay freezes over
Opponent: @ Green Bay Packers
Time/Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m.
Location: Lambeau Field
Dec 24, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) scrambles as Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) defends in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Bob Donnan Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Week 10: Oh, when the Saints come marching in …
Opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m.
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson, back to camera, fronts New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr., during late fourth quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Wilson Jr. was unable to make the reception with the Panthers taking over the ball. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-22. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Week 11: Back down South
Opponent: @ Atlanta Falcons
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m.
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Jan 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) is pushed out of bounds by Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis USA TODAY NETWORK
Week 12: Christian McCaffrey in prime time
Opponent: @ San Francisco 49ers
Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 24, 8:15 p.m.
Location: Levi’s Stadium
A San Francisco 49ers fan and Carolina Panthers fan smile as they take a selfie in the stands at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2022. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Week 13: Rams rush to Carolina
Opponent: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 30, 1 p.m.
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales waits to speak to an official during fourth quarter action against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-22. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Week 14: Finally … a bye week
BYE WEEK
Time/Date: Dec. 1-7
Week 15: Sparring again with the Saints
Opponent: @ New Orleans Saints
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 14, 4:25 p.m.
Location: Caesars Superdome
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette secures a pass from quarterback Bryce Young over the middle during fourth quarter action against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-22. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Week 16: Hosting the Bucs
Opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m.
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, right, applies defensive pressure on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard, left, during action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers in overtime 26-23. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Week 17: It’s a very Canales reunion!
Opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Date/Time: TBD
Location: Bank of America Stadium
Dec 11, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) stiff arms a way from a tackle attempt by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Joe Nicholson Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Week 18: Closing against the Bucs
Opponent: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Date/Time: TBD
Location: Raymond James Stadium
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (3) defends during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl. on Sunday Dec 29, 2024 Kim Klement Neitzel Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
This story was originally published May 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM.
Mike Kaye writes about the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer. He also co-hosts “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast” for The Observer. Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA). His reporting has also received recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News. Support my work with a digital subscription
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