The Carolina Panthers will travel to Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a must-win game.
This matchup will kick off a Saturday NFL doubleheader, and the stakes could not be higher. Not only will the winner of this game potentially take the NFC South, but they will also secure the final playoff spot.
This game is essentially a playoff matchup between the Bucs and Panthers. The winner moves on; the loser is sent home.
However, with the Atlanta Falcons winning in Week 18, there’s a scenario in which the Bucs could win on Saturday and still miss the playoffs. For that to happen, the Falcons would need to beat the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. That outcome would also mean the Panthers could lose on Saturday yet still claim the NFC South.
Tampa Bay has been underwhelming this season, while Carolina has been a pleasant surprise. The Bucs are looking to reach the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, while the Panthers are attempting to make the postseason for the first time since 2017.
Here’s how to watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers in Week 18.
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What channel is Buccaneers vs. Panthers on today?
The Buccaneers vs. Panthers in Week 18 will air nationally on ESPN.
The game will stream live on the ESPN app and on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
What time is Buccaneers vs. Panthers today?
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 3
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Kickoff of Buccaneers vs. Panthers is set for 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 3.
The game will be at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Buccaneers vs. Panthers radio coverage
Fans can listen to Buccaneers vs. Panthers live with SiriusXM on channel 88, NFL Radio, for the national broadcast. Team-specific channels are also available, with 225 being the Bucs and 226 being the Panthers.
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NFL Week 18 schedule
Here is a complete look at the NFL’s Week 18 schedule, with games slated for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, Jan. 4
| Buccaneers vs. Panthers | 4:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 49ers vs. Seahawks | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 5
| Falcons vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Bengals vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Vikings vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Giants vs. Cowboys | 1 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Texans vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Bills vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Chargers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Raiders vs. Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Cardinals | 4:25 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Dolphins | 4:25 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Commanders vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Steelers vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
