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Canales Faces Former Seahawks in 2026 Rematch
15 May
Summary
- Panthers coach Dave Canales faces his former Seahawks team in 2026.
- Carolina has three national primetime games scheduled.
- The team opens the season September 13th against the Bears.
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales is set for a regular-season rematch against his former organization, the Seattle Seahawks, in 2026. The NFL schedule announcement also revealed three primetime games for the Panthers, their most national broadcasts since 2016. Canales' prior meeting with the Seahawks in Week 17 of the previous season was a disappointing 27-10 loss at home, where the offense mustered only 139 total yards and committed costly turnovers.
The Panthers will begin their 2026 season at Bank of America Stadium on September 13th, facing the Chicago Bears. Notably, four of their final five games are scheduled for home. Their primetime schedule kicks off with a Sunday Night Football contest against the Detroit Lions, marking their first SNF appearance since 2016. They are also slated for a Thursday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 and a Monday Night Football matchup with NFC South rivals Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12.
