Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers: preview, kickoff time and how to follow

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Detroit Lions meet Carolina Panthers in the NFL. It is a Week 4 fixture. Kickoff is Sunday 4 October 2026 at 8:20 pm.

Detroit Lions represent the National Football Conference – East; Carolina Panthers play in the National Football Conference – South.

The score on this page updates by itself once the game starts, so there is no need to reload. When the final whistle goes the result stays here, along with Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers coverage from the newsrooms we follow.

Starters to know

Detroit Lions start Jared Goff (QB), Jahmyr Gibbs (RB), Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR), Sam Laporta (TE). Carolina Panthers start Bryce Young (QB), Chuba Hubbard (RB), Tetairoa Mcmillan (WR), Tommy Tremble (TE).

Detroit Lions have won 1 of their last 3 games this site has covered. Carolina Panthers have won 1 of their last 3 games this site has covered.

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Common questions

What time is the Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers game?
Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET, 7:20 PM CT, 6:20 PM MT, 5:20 PM PT.

Is Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers a division game?
Detroit Lions represent the National Football Conference – East; Carolina Panthers play in the National Football Conference – South.

Where can I follow the live score for Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
This page updates automatically once the game begins, and shows the final result once it ends.