What happened: Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT on September 13, according to the [official game schedule](https://www.panthers.com/schedule/).
NFL·PREVIEW·September 12, 2026 02:20 PM ET
Panthers open 2026 season Sunday
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 121 min read
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