The matchup itself is only part of the story in preseason. For Carolina and the Jacksonville Jaguars, the bigger question for fans is simple: when does it start, where is it played and how can it be watched or heard?
That answer is now set. Carolina plays the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, August 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium. It is a Week 1 preseason game, and the source notes that a handful of starters on both sides of the ball will not appear.
How to watch and listen
Fans can watch the game on the Panthers Television Network. The Spanish broadcast will be available on Telemundo, with Antonio Ramos and Ariana Figuera on the call. For radio, the Panthers Radio Network will carry the game, including 99.7 FM The Fox in the Charlotte area.
For streaming and mobile access, the Panthers app and Panthers.com will have coverage, while NFL Game Pass is available through NFL+ with a free seven-day trial and a seven-day subscription option noted in the source. The radio pregame show begins at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Because this is preseason football, the emphasis is less on standings and more on evaluation. Still, a Friday night meeting at EverBank Stadium gives Carolina and Jacksonville a useful first look at where things stand before the games begin to count for real.
