How to Watch Bengals vs. Panthers on DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
The Cincinnati Bengals play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Week 15 game airs on FOX and streams on FOX One.
DIRECTV viewers need an eligible package carrying their local FOX affiliate, and that affiliate must select this game for their market. FOX has four early games that Sunday, Falcons vs. Commanders, Bengals vs. Panthers, Dolphins vs. Packers and Saints vs. Buccaneers, so the game you see depends on where you live.
Bengals vs. Panthers date, time and channel
| Detail | Bengals at Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT |
| TV channel | FOX (regional) |
| Streaming | FOX One |
| Stadium | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. |
How to watch Bengals vs. Panthers on DIRECTV
Turn to your local FOX channel at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 20. Check your own account's local FOX carriage. App viewing depends on the app, an eligible subscription, device and local game rights; confirm access before kickoff. Because FOX shows regional games in this window, check your local listings to confirm Bengals vs. Panthers is on in your market. Fans who want to stream can watch on FOX One.
Plan ahead for more of both teams with our guides to Chiefs vs. Bengals and Saints vs. Panthers.
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Kickoff time and channel details are from FOX as of October 30, 2026 and may change.