The primetime matchup between the Patriots and Panthers will feature a young quarterback looking to kick off his preseason slate with a strong performance.
New England rookie Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will make his professional debut Thursday night. The 21-year-old won't start for the Patriots — Jacoby Brissett will play with the first unit – but the fans inside of Gillette Stadium will certainly be watching closely when Maye runs onto the field.
Here is everything you need to know about Patriots vs. Panthers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Patriots vs. Panthers on tonight?
- Local TV channels: WBZ (Boston), WJZY (Charlotte)
- Out-of-market TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.), DAZN (Canada)
Patriots vs. Panthers will air on NFL Network in the U.S., but it won't be available on traditional TV in Canada. Football fans can also stream the game on Fubo in the U.S. and DAZN in Canada.
Fubo is currently offering a free trial, so new subscribers can try the streaming service before purchasing a plan.
Patriots vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Patriots vs. Panthers will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 8. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Patriots vs. Panthers radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 225 (Patriots broadcast), channel 380 (Panthers broadcast)
You can listen to Patriots vs. Panthers on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 225 (Patriots broadcast) and channel 380 (Panthers broadcast).
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Patriots schedule 2024
Here is New England's schedule for the 2024 season. You can check out ticket prices and seating charts for each game on StubHub.
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Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Aug. 8 | vs. Panthers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 2 | Aug. 15 | vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 3 | Aug. 25 | at Commanders | 8 p.m. | NBC |
Regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 8 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 2 | Sept. 15 | vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 3 | Sept. 19 | at Jets | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 4 | Sept. 29 | at 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 5 | Oct. 6 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 7 | Oct. 20 | vs. Jaguars (in London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 8 | Oct. 27 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Nov. 3 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Nov. 10 | at Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Nov. 17 | vs. Rams | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Nov. 24 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Dec. 1 | vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 14 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 15 | at Cardinals | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Dec. 22 | at Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | Dec. 29 | vs. Chargers | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | Jan. 5 | vs. Bills | TBD | TBD |
Panthers schedule 2024
Here is Carolina's schedule for the 2024 season. You can check out ticket prices and seating charts for each game on StubHub.
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Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Aug. 8 | at Patriots | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 2 | Aug. 17 | vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | — |
| 3 | Aug. 24 | at Bills | 1 p.m. | — |
Regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 8 | at Saints | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 2 | Sept. 15 | vs. Chargers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sept. 22 | at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Sept. 29 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 5 | Oct. 6 | at Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Falcons | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 7 | Oct. 20 | at Commanders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 8 | Oct. 27 | at Broncos | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Nov. 3 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Nov. 10 | vs. Giants (in Munich) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 11 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 24 | vs. Chiefs | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Dec. 1 | vs. Buccaneers | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Dec. 8 | at Eagles | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Dec. 15 | vs. Cowboys | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Dec. 22 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Dec. 29 | at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 5 | at Falcons | TBD | TBD |
NFL preseason schedule 2024: Week 1
Here is the full schedule for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL preseason:
Thursday, Aug. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Patriots | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Lions vs. Giants | 7 p.m. | — |
Friday, Aug. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Dolphins | 7 p.m. | — |
| Texans vs. Steelers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Eagles vs. Ravens | 7:30 p.m. | — |
Saturday, Aug. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs. Jets | Noon | — |
| Bears vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Raiders vs. Vikings | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Browns | 4:25 p.m. | — |
| Buccaneers vs. Bengals | 7 p.m. | — |
| 49ers vs. Titans | 7 p.m. | — |
| Chiefs vs. Jaguars | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. Chargers | 7:05 p.m. | — |
| Saints vs. Cardinals | 8 p.m. | — |
Sunday, Aug. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Cowboys vs. Rams | 4:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
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