How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming for NFL Week 7
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game airs on FOX, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local FOX station, and it also streams on FOX One.
Carolina is 2-2 and leads the NFC South after its Week 5 bye, and it plays at Philadelphia first on October 18. Tampa Bay is 1-4 after its first win of the season, 24-16 at Dallas, and hosts Pittsburgh first. Here's how to find Buccaneers-Panthers on DIRECTV, whether it's on in your area and every way to stream it, as of October 15, 2026.
Buccaneers vs. Panthers game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 1 p.m. ET / noon CT / 11 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina |
| TV | FOX (regional, early Sunday window) |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | FOX One with your DIRECTV sign-in; NFL+ (phones and tablets, local games); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Records | Panthers 2-2; Buccaneers 1-4 (through Week 5) |
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers on DIRECTV
Your local FOX station
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local FOX affiliate, and the number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available. Press Guide and look for your FOX station, or search "Buccaneers" or "Panthers" to find the game. Our guide to what channel FOX is in your area lists stations by market.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, add them back in your DIRECTV account a day or two before Sunday so the guide has time to update. See our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV.
Here's how each DIRECTV setup lines up for this game, as of October 15, 2026:
| Your setup | How to watch Buccaneers-Panthers | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV satellite with local channels | Your local FOX station | Local channels in your package (included with core packages where available) |
| DIRECTV streaming | Your local FOX station in the guide or DIRECTV app | A package with local channels where available |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local FOX where available | The sports-focused streaming plan, $64.99/mo regular price |
| FOX One | The FOX game in your market | Sign in with your DIRECTV account (included with qualifying plans, per DIRECTV) |
| Outside the FOX coverage area for this game | NFL Sunday Ticket (not sold to DIRECTV homes) or follow along on NFL RedZone, channel 211 | YouTube or YouTube TV for Sunday Ticket; RedZone add-on (included with PREMIER) |
Our guide to FOX One with DIRECTV walks through the sign-in and explains when paying for FOX One on its own makes sense. The MySports Genre Pack also carries national sports networks such as ESPN and NFL Network. Not sure you have your FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Will Buccaneers vs. Panthers be on TV in my area?
FOX has three games in the 1 p.m. ET window in Week 7: Buccaneers at Panthers, 49ers at Falcons and Giants at Texans. The Tampa-St. Petersburg and Charlotte markets will get Buccaneers-Panthers. FOX has this week's doubleheader, so most FOX stations also carry a late game, Packers at Lions or Rams at Raiders at 4:25 p.m. ET. Which early game your FOX station carries depends on your market, and the league finalizes market assignments during game week, so check your local listings later in the week.
If it isn't on FOX near you, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch live at home. It's sold through YouTube and YouTube TV, not to DIRECTV homes. Read more about getting NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV and why NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer on DIRECTV. DIRECTV homes can also follow every Sunday-afternoon game on NFL RedZone, channel 211.
Buccaneers and Panthers results so far
Here's how each team got here, from ESPN's team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Week | Buccaneers | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | L 27-33 at Bengals | L 37-59 vs. Bears |
| Week 2 | L 19-23 vs. Browns | W 34-3 at Falcons |
| Week 3 | L 16-23 vs. Vikings | L 18-21 at Browns |
| Week 4 | L 14-17 vs. Packers | W 32-26 vs. Lions (Sunday night) |
| Week 5 | W 24-16 at Cowboys (Thursday night) | Bye |
| Week 6 | vs. Steelers, Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET (CBS) | at Eagles, Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET (CBS) |
Buccaneers vs. Panthers storylines
- Carolina's offense is rolling: the Panthers average 30.2 points and 405.8 yards a game, fourth and third in the NFL through Week 5 per NFL.com. Bryce Young has thrown for 1,268 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, Tetairoa McMillan leads the team with 385 receiving yards, and Chuba Hubbard has 306 rushing yards and three touchdowns, per ESPN.
- A prime-time statement: Carolina beat Detroit 32-26 on Sunday Night Football on October 4. Our Lions vs. Panthers Sunday Night Football guide has that game.
- Tampa Bay's rookie quarterback: with Baker Mayfield out with a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels has started the last two games. He went 19 of 25 for 189 yards and a touchdown in the 24-16 win at Dallas on October 8. Check Mayfield's status closer to kickoff. Our Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Thursday Night Football guide covers that game.
- Bucky Irving's big night: Irving ran for a career-high 165 yards in Dallas, including a 72-yard run, and leads Tampa Bay with 406 rushing yards. Emeka Egbuka leads the Bucs with 21 catches for 192 yards, per ESPN.
- Close games lately: the last two meetings were decided by a combined five points. Tampa Bay won 16-14 at home on January 3, 2026, and Carolina won 23-20 in Charlotte on December 21, 2025, per ESPN. The teams meet again in Tampa on Monday Night Football on November 30 on ESPN.
- What's next: the Panthers visit the Packers on Thursday Night Football on Prime Video on October 29 at 8:15 p.m. ET, and the Buccaneers host the Falcons on FOX on Sunday, November 1, at 1 p.m. ET.
Other NFL Week 7 games and DIRECTV channels
Here's the rest of the Week 7 schedule with networks and DIRECTV channels, as of October 15, 2026. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations don't have one national DIRECTV number, so search the guide by network or call letters.
| Day and kickoff (ET) | Game | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Patriots at Bears | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | 49ers at Falcons; Giants at Texans; Buccaneers at Panthers | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | Bengals at Ravens; Colts at Vikings; Dolphins at Jets; Browns at Titans | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:05 p.m. | Broncos at Cardinals | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:25 p.m. | Packers at Lions; Rams at Raiders | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | Chiefs at Seahawks | NBC; Peacock | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | Cowboys at Eagles | ESPN (ABC simulcast) | 206; local ABC station |
The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders are on bye. See the full NFL Week 7 TV schedule and DIRECTV channels, and for the season's channels and packages, our guide to how to watch the NFL on DIRECTV. The Monday night game has its own guide: Cowboys vs. Eagles on DIRECTV. Local channel help by state: DIRECTV channels for North Carolina and Florida.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Buccaneers vs. Panthers on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. FOX doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market. Search the guide for "Buccaneers" or "Panthers" to find it.
What time is the Buccaneers-Panthers game on October 25?
Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Is Buccaneers vs. Panthers on in my area?
It's one of three FOX games at 1 p.m. ET, along with 49ers at Falcons and Giants at Texans. The Tampa-St. Petersburg and Charlotte markets get Buccaneers-Panthers. Which game your FOX station shows depends on your market, so check your local listings.
Can I stream Buccaneers vs. Panthers?
Yes, if it airs on FOX in your market. FOX One streams the FOX game in your area, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans through your DIRECTV sign-in. NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets. Out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV.
When did the Buccaneers and Panthers last play?
The Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14 in Tampa on January 3, 2026. About two weeks earlier, on December 21, 2025, Carolina won 23-20 at Bank of America Stadium.
Is Buccaneers vs. Panthers on NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone, DIRECTV channel 211, covers every Sunday-afternoon game, including the 1 p.m. ET window. It's included with PREMIER and is an extra-cost add-on with other DIRECTV packages.
Need help finding your local FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, FOX and local stations and may change. Records reflect games played through October 15, 2026. Player availability can change before kickoff. Prices, channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may change. NFL, FOX, FOX One, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.