The Chicago Bears (CHI 0-0) face the Carolina Panthers (CAR 0-0) on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET. The game airs on FOX. Chicago opens as a road favorite in Charlotte on the early FOX window.
Below is a factual Week 1 NFL matchup preview with current DraftKings odds reported via FOX around Sept. 3, 2026, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Bears vs Panthers odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Bears 0-0 · Panthers 0-0 |
| Point spread | CHI -2.5 · CAR +2.5 |
| Moneyline | CHI -155 · CAR +130 |
| Over/under | 47.5 |
| Location | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
| Date | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 1:00 PM ET |
| TV channel | FOX |
Odds are DraftKings lines reported via FOX around Sept. 3, 2026, and may move before kickoff.
How to watch Bears vs Panthers
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
- TV: FOX
Chicago Bears preview
The Chicago Bears begin the 2026 season on the road against Carolina as 2.5-point favorites (-155 moneyline). Both teams enter at 0-0. The Bears’ Week 1 assignment comes at Bank of America Stadium with a 47.5 total and 1:00 PM ET FOX coverage. Matchup focus stays on the opening-week road favorite role and early-season execution in Charlotte.
Carolina Panthers preview
The Carolina Panthers host Chicago to open the season at Bank of America Stadium as +2.5 underdogs (+130 moneyline). Carolina sits at 0-0 entering a Sunday afternoon FOX game. Home opener context, the modest spread, and Week 1 roster settling define the Panthers’ preview.