Schedule Scout: Carolina Panthers 2025
The 2025 schedule for the Carolina Panthers was released earlier this spring, and with it comes a plethora of travel opportunities for Panthers fans. We looked at what else is happening both when the Panthers are at home and on the road, so you can see everything available to you for a doubleheader (or more) sports experience.
The Charlotte metro area has more than a few sports teams. In the city center, you’ll find the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Charlotte FC (MLS), UNC Charlotte (NCAA), and the Charlotte Knights (MiLB AAA). In the extended region, there are multiple FBS schools, including Wake Forest (83 miles), South Carolina (92 miles), Appalachian State (100 miles), and Clemson (140 miles). We’ve included all of them in our Schedule Scout for the Panthers.
Week 1: September 4-8, Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
East Texas A&M @ Florida State, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
USF @ Florida, 4:15pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
North Carolina A&T @ Central Florida, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a football doubleheader right out of the gates on opening weekend. On Saturday, choose between heading to Tallahassee for FSU, to The Swamp in Gainesville, or down to Orlando for UCF. On Sunday you’ll be back in Jacksonville for Jaguars-Panthers at Everbank Stadium.
Week 1: September 4-8, Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
East Texas A&M @ Florida State, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
USF @ Florida, 4:15pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
North Carolina A&T @ Central Florida, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a football doubleheader right out of the gates on opening weekend. On Saturday, choose between heading to Tallahassee for FSU, to The Swamp in Gainesville, or down to Orlando for UCF. On Sunday you’ll be back in Jacksonville for Jaguars-Panthers at Everbank Stadium.
Week 2: September 11-15, Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Kansas State @ Arizona, 6:00pm (NCAA-F) | Texas State @ Arizona State, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals, 1:05pm (NFL) | San Francisco Giants @ Arizona D'Backs, 6:40pm (MLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Home opening weekend for the Cardinals presents a perfect chance for a football trifecta. On Friday, Arizona hosts Kansas State in Tucson, which is about two hours from Phoenix. On Saturday, it’s Arizona State hosting Texas State in Tempe (which is part of the Phoenix metro area). And on Sunday, it’s the Cardinals vs. the Panthers in Glendale. If you want to extend your trip for a day, the D’Backs host the San Francisco Giants on Monday night at Chase Field.
Week 2: September 11-15, Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Kansas State @ Arizona, 6:00pm (NCAA-F) | Texas State @ Arizona State, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals, 1:05pm (NFL) | San Francisco Giants @ Arizona D'Backs, 6:40pm (MLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Home opening weekend for the Cardinals presents a perfect chance for a football trifecta. On Friday, Arizona hosts Kansas State in Tucson, which is about two hours from Phoenix. On Saturday, it’s Arizona State hosting Texas State in Tempe (which is part of the Phoenix metro area). And on Sunday, it’s the Cardinals vs. the Panthers in Glendale. If you want to extend your trip for a day, the D’Backs host the San Francisco Giants on Monday night at Chase Field.
Week 3: September 18-22, Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Durham Bulls @ Charlotte Knights, 7:04pm (MiLB) | Durham Bulls @ Charlotte Knights, 7:04pm (MiLB) | Durham Bulls @ Charlotte Knights, 12:35 & 5:35pm (MiLB) | Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) |
Rice @ UNC Charlotte, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Syracuse @ Clemson, TBD (NCAA-F) | |||
NC State @ Duke, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you want to cover all the bases (so to speak), you can catch UNC Charlotte playing football at home on Thursday, the Charlotte Knights playing the Durham Bulls on Friday (the stadium is right downtown), drive out to Clemson on Saturday, and then back to Charlotte for Panthers vs. Falcons on Sunday. Four days, four games, four stadiums.
Week 3: September 18-22, Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Durham Bulls @ Charlotte Knights, 7:04pm (MiLB) | Durham Bulls @ Charlotte Knights, 7:04pm (MiLB) | Durham Bulls @ Charlotte Knights, 12:35 & 5:35pm (MiLB) | Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) |
Rice @ UNC Charlotte, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Syracuse @ Clemson, TBD (NCAA-F) | |||
NC State @ Duke, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you want to cover all the bases (so to speak), you can catch UNC Charlotte playing football at home on Thursday, the Charlotte Knights playing the Durham Bulls on Friday (the stadium is right downtown), drive out to Clemson on Saturday, and then back to Charlotte for Panthers vs. Falcons on Sunday. Four days, four games, four stadiums.
Week 4: September 25-29, Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox, 7:10pm (MLB) | Cal @ Boston College, TBD (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots, 1:00pm (NFL) | Philadelphia Flyers @ Boston Bruins, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | |
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox, 4:10pm (MLB) | Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox, 3:05pm (MLB) | |||
Atlanta United @ NE Revolution, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a great sports weekend in Boston, with a variety of options. Fenway Park has the Red Sox playing the Tigers all weekend, and Boston College plays Cal in Chestnut Hill on Saturday. For those who prefer soccer, the Revolution will play Atlanta at Gillette on Saturday night, while Gillette Stadium will also get the Pats-Panthers game on Sunday.
Week 4: September 25-29, Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox, 7:10pm (MLB) | Cal @ Boston College, TBD (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots, 1:00pm (NFL) | Philadelphia Flyers @ Boston Bruins, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | |
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox, 4:10pm (MLB) | Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox, 3:05pm (MLB) | |||
Atlanta United @ NE Revolution, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a great sports weekend in Boston, with a variety of options. Fenway Park has the Red Sox playing the Tigers all weekend, and Boston College plays Cal in Chestnut Hill on Saturday. For those who prefer soccer, the Revolution will play Atlanta at Gillette on Saturday night, while Gillette Stadium will also get the Pats-Panthers game on Sunday.
Week 5: October 2-6, Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Oregon State @ Appalachian State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a quiet weekend in Charlotte, with just the Panthers – Dolphins game happening on Sunday. If you aren’t content checking out the great breweries in the city, you could rent a car and head to Appalachian State (100 miles) for their game against Oregon State on Saturday.
Week 5: October 2-6, Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Oregon State @ Appalachian State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a quiet weekend in Charlotte, with just the Panthers – Dolphins game happening on Sunday. If you aren’t content checking out the great breweries in the city, you could rent a car and head to Appalachian State (100 miles) for their game against Oregon State on Saturday.
Week 6: October 9-13, Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
New Jersey Devils @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) | Philadelphia Flyers @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) | Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Washington Spirit @ NC Courage, 7:30pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
With nothing other than the Panthers game happening in Charlotte this weekend, you could start out in Raleigh for some NHL hockey and/or women’s pro soccer, and then drive the 2.5 hours to Charlotte. Otherwise, you’ll have the entire weekend to hang out in the Queen City before seeing the Panthers-Cowboys game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.
Week 6: October 9-13, Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
New Jersey Devils @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) | Philadelphia Flyers @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) | Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Washington Spirit @ NC Courage, 7:30pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
With nothing other than the Panthers game happening in Charlotte this weekend, you could start out in Raleigh for some NHL hockey and/or women’s pro soccer, and then drive the 2.5 hours to Charlotte. Otherwise, you’ll have the entire weekend to hang out in the Queen City before seeing the Panthers-Cowboys game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.
Week 7: October 16-20, Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Edmonton Oilers @ New York Islanders, 7:00pm (NHL) | Charlotte Hornets @ Brooklyn Nets, 7:30pm (NBA preseason) | Edmonton Oilers @ New Jersey Devils, 3:30pm (NHL) | Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets, 1:00pm (NFL) | Minnesota Wild @ New York Rangers, 7:00 pm (NHL) |
Florida Panthers @ New Jersey Devils, 7:00pm (NHL) | Seattle Sounders @ NYCFC, 6:00pm (MLS) | Running Louisville FC @ Gotham City FC, 3:00pm (NWSL) | ||
Oregon @ Rutgers, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a full weekend on the New York City sports calendar. All three NHL teams, the Nets, NYCFC, Rutgers, and the Jets are all in action between Thursday and Monday.
Week 7: October 16-20, Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Edmonton Oilers @ New York Islanders, 7:00pm (NHL) | Charlotte Hornets @ Brooklyn Nets, 7:30pm (NBA preseason) | Edmonton Oilers @ New Jersey Devils, 3:30pm (NHL) | Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets, 1:00pm (NFL) | Minnesota Wild @ New York Rangers, 7:00 pm (NHL) |
Florida Panthers @ New Jersey Devils, 7:00pm (NHL) | Seattle Sounders @ NYCFC, 6:00pm (MLS) | Running Louisville FC @ Gotham City FC, 3:00pm (NWSL) | ||
Oregon @ Rutgers, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a full weekend on the New York City sports calendar. All three NHL teams, the Nets, NYCFC, Rutgers, and the Jets are all in action between Thursday and Monday.
Week 8: October 23-27, Buffalo Bills @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
North Texas @ Charlotte, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | Alabama @ South Carolina, TBD (NCAA-F) | Buffalo Bills @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
SMU @ Wake Forest, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s an all-football weekend in Charlotte, starting on Friday with UNC Charlotte hosting North Texas at Jerry Richardson Stadium. On Saturday, you can choose between Alabama at South Carolina (92 miles) or SMU at Wake Forest (83 miles). On Sunday, it’s the Buffalo Bills visiting the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 8: October 23-27, Buffalo Bills @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
North Texas @ Charlotte, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | Alabama @ South Carolina, TBD (NCAA-F) | Buffalo Bills @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
SMU @ Wake Forest, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s an all-football weekend in Charlotte, starting on Friday with UNC Charlotte hosting North Texas at Jerry Richardson Stadium. On Saturday, you can choose between Alabama at South Carolina (92 miles) or SMU at Wake Forest (83 miles). On Sunday, it’s the Buffalo Bills visiting the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
Golden State Warriors @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA) | Sacramento Kings @ Milwaukee Bucks, 4:00pm (NBA) | Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers, 12:00pm (NFL) | Albany @ Marquette, TBD (NCAA-M) | |
Campbell @ Wisconsin, TBD (NCAA-M) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a fun sports weekend in Wisconsin. On Thursday and Saturday nights, the Bucks host the Warriors and Kings, respectively. On Sunday the Panthers take on the Packers at Lambeau at noon.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
Golden State Warriors @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA) | Sacramento Kings @ Milwaukee Bucks, 4:00pm (NBA) | Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers, 12:00pm (NFL) | Albany @ Marquette, TBD (NCAA-M) | |
Campbell @ Wisconsin, TBD (NCAA-M) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a fun sports weekend in Wisconsin. On Thursday and Saturday nights, the Bucks host the Warriors and Kings, respectively. On Sunday the Panthers take on the Packers at Lambeau at noon.
Week 10: November 6-10, New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
Presbyterian @ Wake Forest, TBD (NCAA-W) | Kansas @ UNC, TBD (NCAA-M) | Buffalo Sabers @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) | New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Los Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) |
Campbell @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-W) | Stanford @ UNC, TBD (NCAA-F) | Hampton @ Wake Forest, TBD (NCAA-W) | ||
Georgia Southern @ Appalachian State, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Florida State @ Clemson, TBD (NCAA-F) | |||
Minnesota Wild @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
In one of the busiest sports weekends on the Carolinas calendar. Thursday has football games at Wake Forest, Charlotte, and Appalachian State, while Friday sees the UNC men’s basketball team take on Kansas at the Dean Dome. On Saturday, UNC hosts Stanford in football, Clemson hosts Florida State, and there’s also a Hurricanes NHL game in Raleigh. Any of them are good choices, but keep in mind that the Panthers game is at 1pm on Sunday, so you’ll want to either get back to Charlotte on Saturday night, or get up early on Sunday to get to Bank of America Stadium in time for some pregaming.
Week 10: November 6-10, New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
Presbyterian @ Wake Forest, TBD (NCAA-W) | Kansas @ UNC, TBD (NCAA-M) | Buffalo Sabers @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) | New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Los Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) |
Campbell @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-W) | Stanford @ UNC, TBD (NCAA-F) | Hampton @ Wake Forest, TBD (NCAA-W) | ||
Georgia Southern @ Appalachian State, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Florida State @ Clemson, TBD (NCAA-F) | |||
Minnesota Wild @ Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
In one of the busiest sports weekends on the Carolinas calendar. Thursday has football games at Wake Forest, Charlotte, and Appalachian State, while Friday sees the UNC men’s basketball team take on Kansas at the Dean Dome. On Saturday, UNC hosts Stanford in football, Clemson hosts Florida State, and there’s also a Hurricanes NHL game in Raleigh. Any of them are good choices, but keep in mind that the Panthers game is at 1pm on Sunday, so you’ll want to either get back to Charlotte on Saturday night, or get up early on Sunday to get to Bank of America Stadium in time for some pregaming.
Week 11: November 13-17. Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Georgia Tech @ Georgia, TBD (NCAA-M) | North Texas @ UAB, TBD (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Texas @ Georgia, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Oklahoma @ Alabama, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Marshall @ Georgia State, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Kennesaw State @ Jacksonville State, 1:00pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is a big weekend for college sports fans. Georgia hosts Georgia Tech in Athens on Friday in men’s basketball, and then the football team hosts Texas on Saturday. If you’d rather head west, Oklahoma is at Alabama on Saturday as well. The weekend culminates in the Falcons-Panthers NFC South matchup on Sunday afternoon.
Week 11: November 13-17. Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Georgia Tech @ Georgia, TBD (NCAA-M) | North Texas @ UAB, TBD (NCAA-F) | Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Texas @ Georgia, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Oklahoma @ Alabama, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Marshall @ Georgia State, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Kennesaw State @ Jacksonville State, 1:00pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is a big weekend for college sports fans. Georgia hosts Georgia Tech in Athens on Friday in men’s basketball, and then the football team hosts Texas on Saturday. If you’d rather head west, Oklahoma is at Alabama on Saturday as well. The weekend culminates in the Falcons-Panthers NFC South matchup on Sunday afternoon.
Week 12: November 20-24, Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Los Angeles Kings @ San Jose Sharks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Sacramento State @ Cal, TBD (NCAA-M) | Ottawa Senators @ San Jose Sharks, 4:00pm (NHL) | Boston Bruins @ San Jose Sharks, 5:00pm (NHL) | Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers, 5:15pm (NFL) |
Saint Mary's @ Cal, TBD (NCAA-W) | Portland Trailblazers @ Golden State Warriors, 7:00pm (NBA) | Stanford @ Cal, TBD (NCAA-F) | Utah Jazz @ Golden State Warriors, 7:00pm (NBA) | |
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Sacramento Kings, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
There’s plenty going on in the Bay Area this weekend. The Sharks host three home games, the Warriors play at Chase Center, and both of Cal’s basketball programs and the Bears’ football team will host games in Berkeley. The weekend comes to a close on Monday night when the 49ers take on the Panthers at Levi’s Stadium.
Week 12: November 20-24, Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Los Angeles Kings @ San Jose Sharks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Sacramento State @ Cal, TBD (NCAA-M) | Ottawa Senators @ San Jose Sharks, 4:00pm (NHL) | Boston Bruins @ San Jose Sharks, 5:00pm (NHL) | Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers, 5:15pm (NFL) |
Saint Mary's @ Cal, TBD (NCAA-W) | Portland Trailblazers @ Golden State Warriors, 7:00pm (NBA) | Stanford @ Cal, TBD (NCAA-F) | Utah Jazz @ Golden State Warriors, 7:00pm (NBA) | |
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Sacramento Kings, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
There’s plenty going on in the Bay Area this weekend. The Sharks host three home games, the Warriors play at Chase Center, and both of Cal’s basketball programs and the Bears’ football team will host games in Berkeley. The weekend comes to a close on Monday night when the 49ers take on the Panthers at Levi’s Stadium.
Week 13: November 27-December 1, Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:30pm (NBA) | Arkansas State @ Appalachian State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Clemson @ South Carolina, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Toronto Raptors @ Charlotte Hornets, 6:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a good weekend for football and basketball. The Hornets are at home on both Friday and Saturday nights, but on Saturday you could also opt for football at South Carolina or Appalachian State. On Sunday, it’s the Rams at the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 13: November 27-December 1, Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:30pm (NBA) | Arkansas State @ Appalachian State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Clemson @ South Carolina, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Toronto Raptors @ Charlotte Hornets, 6:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a good weekend for football and basketball. The Hornets are at home on both Friday and Saturday nights, but on Saturday you could also opt for football at South Carolina or Appalachian State. On Sunday, it’s the Rams at the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 14: December 4-8, BYE
Week 14: December 4-8, BYE
Week 15: December 11-15, Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Tank and the Bangas at Tipitina's, 9:00pm (concert) | Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints, 3:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s just the Saints-Panthers game on Sunday in New Orleans, so you’ll have the rest of your time to take in the sights and sounds of the city. That might include checking out the famous Tipitina’s music hall, which has a concert on Friday night.
Week 15: December 11-15, Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Tank and the Bangas at Tipitina's, 9:00pm (concert) | Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints, 3:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s just the Saints-Panthers game on Sunday in New Orleans, so you’ll have the rest of your time to take in the sights and sounds of the city. That might include checking out the famous Tipitina’s music hall, which has a concert on Friday night.
Week 16: December 18-22, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Atlanta Hawks @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Lafayette @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | UIC @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | |||
ETSU @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty quiet weekend in Charlotte, but still a chance to check out two venues. The Hornets play the Hawks on Thursday night at the Spectrum Center, and the Panthers play the Bucs on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 16: December 18-22, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Atlanta Hawks @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Lafayette @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | UIC @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | |||
ETSU @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty quiet weekend in Charlotte, but still a chance to check out two venues. The Hornets play the Hawks on Thursday night at the Spectrum Center, and the Panthers play the Bucs on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 17: December 25-29, Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Milwaukee Bucks @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We don’t yet know if the Panthers-Seahawks game will be played on Saturday or Sunday, so it may be best to wait for more schedule clarity before booking plans.
Week 17: December 25-29, Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Milwaukee Bucks @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We don’t yet know if the Panthers-Seahawks game will be played on Saturday or Sunday, so it may be best to wait for more schedule clarity before booking plans.
Week 18: January 1-5, Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | |||
Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic, 3:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We won’t know the game schedule for Week 18 for a while, so it’s best to avoid making plans until it’s clear.
Week 18: January 1-5, Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | |||
Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic, 3:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We won’t know the game schedule for Week 18 for a while, so it’s best to avoid making plans until it’s clear.
Bottom Line
There’s more sports to see in Charlotte than you might have realized. Between the Panthers, Hornets, and the FBS schools within a couple of hours’ drive, there’s plenty of trips to be had this fall.
On the road, we like Week 2’s visit to Arizona, where you can see Arizona, ASU, and the Cardinals all in one weekend. And for hockey fans, Week 7 in NYC is hard to beat, since you can see the Islanders, Rangers, and Devils in the same extended weekend.
For visits to Charlotte, Week 3 has a little bit of everything — MiLB, college football, and NFL.
Happy sports traveling!
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