What channel is Patriots vs. Panthers on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 2 preseason game
The Panthers are one of the few teams in the NFL that has legitimate competition for the quarterback position. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold are battling for the seed and both led hits in Carolina’s preseason opener against the Commanders.
Now the duo takes on Bill Belichick’s Patriots and each will look to repeat their strong showing in Week 2 of preseason.
Mayfield got the start in the first week of preseason but conceded it was “his turn” to do so. That means Darnold could start the second preseason contest, but both will see the same action in that case.
The Patriots don’t have as many questions at the quarterback position, where Mac Jones is anchored as the team’s starter, but there were rumors that the Matt Patricia and Joe Judge-led offense was a bit sluggish during training camp. New England’s starters mostly sat outside of the first week of preseason, but these players should be on the field in Week 2.
That means fans will have a chance to see if Jones can take a step forward without Josh McDaniels and if Damien Harris or Rhamondre Stevenson are preparing to get the most work, especially in third place.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Panthers game.
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What channel is Patriots vs. Panthers on tonight?
- Local TV Stations: WBZ (Boston) | WJZY (Charlotte)
- Out-of-market TV channels: NFL Network
- Live streams: fuboTV, NFL+ (US) | DAZN (Canada)
Avid viewers of the Patriots vs. Panthers game can catch the action on their local broadcasts on Friday. CBS affiliate WBZ will air the game in the Boston and New England markets, while Fox affiliate WJZY will air the game in the Charlotte area.
There will also be opportunities for viewers outside the market to follow Friday night’s duel. NFL Network is showing the game nationwide, so those who have it included in their cable package or streaming service can watch the game there. Those who don’t have NFL Network as part of their cable package can stream it with fuboTV, which comes with a free trial and offers access to 26 of the NFL’s 49 preseason competitions.
Out-of-market fans can also stream the New England vs. Carolina game using NFL+, the NFL’s new streaming service replacing NFL Game Pass. NFL+ gives streamers access to all out-of-print preseason games for either $4.99 per month or $29.99 for an annual subscription.
Fans in Canada can stream the game via DAZN.
Patriots vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Friday 19 August
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Patriots vs. Panthers preseason matchup begins at 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It’s the second preseason game of week two to start and it’s the third time in the last four preseasons that the Patriots and Panthers have played each other.
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NFL Preseason Schedule: Week 2
Thursday 18 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bears at Seahawks | 8 p.m | ESPN, fuboTV |
Friday 19 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers at Patriots | 19 o’clock | NFL Network, WJZY, WBZ, fuboTV |
| Saints at Packers | 8 p.m | WVUE, WGBA |
| Texans at Rams | 22 O `clock | NFL Network, KTRK, KABC, fuboTV |
Saturday August 20th
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos on bills | 13 o’clock | NFL Network, KTVD, WIVB, fuboTV |
| Lions at Colts | 13 o’clock | WJBK, WTTV |
| Commanders at Chiefs | 4 p.m | NFL Network, WRC, KSHB, fuboTV |
| Steelers at Jaguars | 19 o’clock | KDKA, WFOX |
| predators in dolphins | 19 o’clock | KVVU, WFOR |
| 49ers at Vikings | 19 o’clock | KPIX, KMSP |
| Buccaneers at Titans | 19 o’clock | NFL Network, WFLA, WKRN, fuboTV |
| Cowboys at Chargers | 22 O `clock | NFL Network, KTVT, KCBS, fuboTV |
Sunday 21 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles at Browns | 13 o’clock | NFL Network, WCAU, WEWS, fuboTV |
| Bengal at Giants | 19 o’clock | NFL Network, WKRC, WNBC, fuboTV |
| Ravens at cardinals | 8 p.m | Fuchs, fuboTV |
Monday 22 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons at Jets | 8 p.m | ESPN, fuboTV |
NFL Preseason Schedule: Week 3
Thursday 25 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Packers at Chiefs | 8 p.m | NFL Network, WGBA, KSHB, fuboTV |
| 49ers in Texans | 8 p.m | Amazon Prime |
Friday 26 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bills at Panthers | 19 o’clock | WIVB, WJZY |
| Seahawks at Cowboys | 8 p.m | NFL Network, KING, KTVT, fuboTV |
| Chargers at Saints | 8 p.m | KCBS, WVUE |
| Patriots at Raiders | 8:15 p.m | WBZ, KVVU |
Saturday 27 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguars at Falcons | 3 pm | NFL Network, WFOR, WAGA, fuboTV |
| Aries at Bengal | 6 p.m | NFL Network, KABC, WKRC, fuboTV |
| Bears at Browns | 19 o’clock | WLD, WEWS |
| Commanders at Ravens | 19 o’clock | WRC, WBAL |
| Eagles at Dolphins | 19 o’clock | WCAU, WFOR |
| Cardinals at Titans | 19 o’clock | KPNX, WKRN |
| Buccaneers at Colts | 19:30 o’clock | WFLA, WTTV |
| Vikings at Broncos | 21 clock | NFL Network, KMSP, KTVD, fuboTV |
Sunday 28 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Giants at jets | 13 o’clock | NFL Network, WNBC, WCBS, fuboTV |
| Lions at Steelers | 4:30 p.m | CBS, fuboTV |