Football is back, and for Carolina fans the countdown starts the moment the pads come on. The Panthers open 2026 training camp at their practice fields next to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, and after a two year construction closure, the gates are open to the public again. That means real practices, real autographs, and a real reason to get your fan cave ready for the season. Below is everything we could confirm about camp, who to watch on this year's roster, and how to put your favorite Panthers on the wall.
The Panthers Stars 2026 plaque: Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard, and Tetairoa McMillan on one piece.
When and where camp opens
- Rookies report: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Veterans report: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- First open practice: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Venue: the Panthers practice fields at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
The Panthers report early this year because they play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against Arizona on August 6, so camp gets rolling ahead of most of the league.
2026 open practice schedule
After being closed to fans in 2025 for construction, camp is open to the public again in 2026. Attendance is free, but the team requires a ticket reservation through Ticketmaster. These are the confirmed public sessions:
- Friday, July 24: first open practice at the Charlotte practice fields
- Saturday, July 27: Back Together Saturday at Bank of America Stadium, the biggest practice of camp, with up to eight free tickets per fan
- Friday, July 31: Fan Fest at Bank of America Stadium, an evening practice with fireworks
The team releases the full day by day practice calendar and start times closer to camp. Confirm the latest list on the Panthers official site before you plan a trip.
Tickets, parking, and what to know
- Open practices are free, but a ticket reservation through Ticketmaster is required for each session.
- Back Together Saturday and Fan Fest are held at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte, so plan for downtown parking decks and garages.
- Bring sunscreen and water for warm Carolina afternoons, and something to get signed, players often stop along the ropes after practice.
- Stadium events use a clear bag policy, so check the team's current bag and prohibited items list before you go.
Joint practices
- At the Jacksonville Jaguars: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Jacksonville, ahead of the preseason game on Friday, August 21.
- Vs. the Houston Texans: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Charlotte, ahead of the preseason game on Friday, August 28.
Who to watch, and how to put them on your wall
This is the roster fans will be scouting all summer. Here are the current Panthers we stock, with a quick scouting note and the plaque sizes we carry for each.
Bryce Young, QB
Year three is the one that matters. Young flashed the poise and playmaking that made him the top overall pick, and 2026 is his chance to lock down the job for good behind an upgraded supporting cast.
Tetairoa McMillan, WR
The prize of the last draft class. At six foot five with elite ball skills, McMillan gives Young a true contested catch target and instantly becomes one of the most fun young Panthers to watch in camp.
The young core on one plaque: Panthers Stars 2026
If you want the future of the franchise in a single piece, the Panthers Stars 2026 plaque puts Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard, and Tetairoa McMillan together, the quarterback, the workhorse back, and the number one receiver on one 8x10.
Prefer the cards themselves? Grab a team set
Not into plaques? The current year Panthers team set gives you the whole roster on cardboard, headlined by the Tetairoa McMillan rookie card.
For the history: Panthers legends
Camp is about what comes next, but the wall of honor is about what came before. For the fan who remembers the Super Bowl runs, we build all time greats plaques stacked with Panthers legends like Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, Steve Smith Sr., and Hall of Famer Julius Peppers.
- All-Time Greats 12x15, 8 cards, $52
- All-Time Greats 8x10, 3 cards, $26
- Julius Peppers Hall of Fame 12x15, 8 cards, $52
Gear up for the season
Whether you are chasing an autograph at Back Together Saturday or just getting the fan cave ready for kickoff, this is the season to claim your corner of Panthers history. Every plaque is handcrafted with real licensed trading cards and arrives ready to hang. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured, and you will always get a genuine licensed card of the player.
Shop all Panthers plaques, team sets, and cards
Camp dates and ticket details are set by the team and can change. Always confirm the latest schedule on the Panthers official site before making the trip.