​Although the construction of their new practice facility will continue to limit external access to training camp, the Carolina Panthers will still have fans in attendance for at least one practice this summer. On Wednesday afternoon, the team announced that they will host their annual Fan Fest on Friday, July 31, at Bank of America Stadium. According to the Panthers’ official release, the event’s schedule is as follows: gates and the team store open at 5:00 p.m. ET, pre-practice entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. ET, players will start on-field warmups at 6:30 p.m. ET, and practice is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. The practice is expected to run until approximately 8:45 p.m. ET, at which point an autograph session will commence. After the session, fireworks and a laser show will light up the evening.
The Panthers will begin reporting to training camp with their rookies on Tuesday, July 21, with veterans expected to join in on Wednesday, July 22. Fans who want to attend Fan Fest can purchase tickets through the official link provided by the team. For additional Panthers updates and content, followers can keep an eye on The Panthers Wire’s coverage on X, formerly known as Twitter. This information originally appeared on Panthers Wire, detailing the date, time, and ticket sales for the 2026 Fan Fest, and aims to enhance visibility and SEO around the event.