Six months of waiting will finally come to an end on Thursday, August 6, when the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals square off at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium to kick off the 2026 NFL preseason. Beyond marking the return of live football, this year’s matchup carries immense organizational pride for both franchises. The game serves as the opening act for Enshrinement Weekend, where two iconic franchise pillars—former Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly and legendary Ca