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Bears vs. Panthers: How to watch and listen, previews, odds, and more
The Chicago Bears travel to Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for a Week 1 clash broadcast on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.
Both franchises enter the regular-season kickoff as reigning division champions from the previous year. Chicago captured its crown on the strength of an 11-6 record, whereas Carolina took the NFC South title despite finishing under .500 at 8-9.
Under center, the spotlight falls on a matchup between starting quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Bryce Young. The inter-conference duel follows a testy prior meeting on October 6, 2024, when a fourth-quarter scuffle broke out between the clubs at Soldier Field.
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