Find out how to watch the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots kick off the Week 1 NFL preseason schedule today.
The NFL preseason is officially underway and Week 1 kicks off with a Thursday doubleheader. First up, the Carolina Panthers head to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots. This matchup will provide both teams an opportunity to assess their new draft picks and offseason acquisitions as they prepare for the regular season starting on September 5.
Watch Today's Game on Sling TV
For the first time since 2000, the New England Patriots enter the season without head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots replaced the legendary coach with former linebacker Jerod Mayo. Fans are eager to see how both teams will perform and we have all the details for catching the preseason action at home.
Here is everything to know about how to watch the Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots game today, including the TV channel and best livestream options.
What time is the Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots game?
The 2024 NFL preseason battle between the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots is set to kick off Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT).
How to Watch the Panthers vs. Patriots Game Without Cable
The Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots preseason game will be airing on NFL Network. If you don't have cable, you can stream the NFL Preseason Week 1 game on Sling TV.
The most cost-effective way to watch today's game is through Sling TV as you'll also be able to watch all 21 NFL preseason games for the lowest price. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Blue package with NFL Network down to just $22.50 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30.
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With its Orange + Blue Tier plan, Sling TV offers access to local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available), plus ESPN and NFL Network. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month of Sling TV for just $30.
Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the Panthers at Patriots matchup if you're not home to watch it live.
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What channel is the Panthers vs. Patriots game on today?
The Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots game will air live from Gillette Stadium on NFL Network today.
Key dates for the 2024 NFL season
Here are all the important dates football fans will want to mark in their calendar for the NFL preseason and NFL regular season.
August 1: Hall of Fame Game
August 1-4: Hall of Fame Weekend
August 8-11: First Preseason Weekend
August 15-18: Second Preseason Weekend
August 22-25: Third Preseason Weekend
September 1: Final Day of Preseason Training Camps
September 5: First Week of Regular Season Games
September 5-6 and September 8-9: Kickoff Weekend
September 6: NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena in Brazil (Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles)
October 6: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings)
October 13: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears)
October 15-16: Fall League Meeting
October 20: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium in London (New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
November 10: NFL International Game at Allianz Arena in Germany (New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers)
December 10-11: Special Leage Meeting
January 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
January 30: East-West Shrine Bowl
February 1: Senior Bowl
February 2: Pro Bowl Games
February 9: Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
February 24 to March 3: NFL Scouting Combine
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