Week 1 is here, and the Panthers open their 2026 season against the Bears on Sunday. For fans asking the only question that really matters before kickoff, the answer is simple: you can watch it on TV on Fox and listen live on the radio in the Panthers regional area.
That is the practical update for Sunday's regular season opener against the Bears, and it is the sort of detail that cuts through the noise. No drama, no mystery, no needless fuss — just the broadcast information fans need to find the game and get settled before the first snap at Bank of America Stadium.
Broadcast details for Panthers vs. Bears
The Panthers-Bears game will be shown on Fox, giving viewers a straight TV option for the opener. If you are following from within the Panthers regional area, the radio broadcast will also be available live, which means fans have more than one way to stay on top of Week 1.
There is a football story attached to the opener as well. The Panthers kept four tight ends up for the game, including Darren Waller, Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, and Feleipe Franks. That does not change where to watch the game, but it does add a little intrigue to a Week 1 lineup that already has enough to sort out against Chicago.
For now, though, the answer is clean and direct. Panthers vs. Bears is on Fox, and live radio coverage is available in the Panthers regional area. If you were looking for the broadcast route into Sunday's opener, that is it.
