Carolina Panthers

Hundreds of third graders took the field at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday, playing games alongside Carolina Panthers players as the team launched a new literacy and health initiative.

It’s time for football. The Panthers open their regular season at 1 o’clock Sunday, when they host the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Expectations are high after last season, when they won the NFC South for the first time in a decade; it was their first playoff appearance since 2017. For a preview, WCNC Sports Director Nick Carbone joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry.

The NFL is back on Wednesday and Carolina starts on Sunday. The Panthers 2025 season featured a surprise division crown that's led to some primetime matchups for the team this season. We discuss the expectations, plus take a look at stadium renovations and a recent report on football players and CTE.

Western North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards ends his reelection bid after a censure recommendation from the House Ethics Committee. Charlotte City Council holds discussions this week on toll lanes, data centers, e-bikes and more. Plus, the state’s hemp industry can chill. House Republicans vote against holding a vote that would have killed the industry.

The Carolina Panthers held their first practice in pads Tuesday morning in uptown.

The Carolina Panthers practiced through the weekend as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The Carolina Panthers will be without second-year linebacker Nic Scourton for the 2026 season after he suffered a right knee injury during the team's first training camp practice Thursday.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment is putting more money into the renovation of Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte, announcing an additional $500 million investment Thursday.

Carolina Panthers quarterback and Davidson Day School standout Will Grier said he is retiring. The 31-year-old was originally drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.