As the Carolina Panthers get set to host a playoff game for the first time in a decade, the team’s business side is already looking ahead to a busy off-season that includes the start of an $800M makeover of Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes to a receiver as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense rushes during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER [email protected]

The Carolina Panthers are set to host their first home playoff game in nearly a decade this Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams, with tickets starting as low as $164 on secondary markets. Many other sites have ticket prices ranging around $200.

The Carolina Panthers plan to pack Bank of America Stadium with as many concerts and special events as possible in 2026 before construction work becomes more disruptive in later years.

See who's in and who's out for the Wild Card Round matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers on January 10, 2026.

We'll have to wait a little bit longer to figure out who'll win the NFC South. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) were able to fend off a late rally from the Carolina Panthers (8-9) and pull off the 16-14 victory at Raymond James Stadium. This victory keeps the Bucs' playoff hopes alive, while Carolina is not out of the race quite yet, even in defeat.

Believe it or not, the Panthers are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. One NFL analyst says Dave Canales’s team still has a lot to prove.

The Panthers play the 18th playoff game in their history Saturday. Our columnist covered the first 17 and ranks them from best to worst.