The Carolina Panthers are excited to welcome media to Bank of America Stadium for coverage of the 2026 season. The team’s Football Communications department will assist in your coverage and can answer any questions that arise throughout the season.
Football Communications Contacts
- Bruce Speight (Bruce.Speight@panthers.nfl.com) – Vice President of Football Communications
- Cody Enos (Cody.Enos@panthers.nfl.com) – Senior Manager of Football Communications
- Claire Trattner (Claire.Trattner@panthers.nfl.com) – Football Communications Coordinator
- Maddie Russo (Maddie.Russo@panthers.nfl.com) – Football Communications Coordinator
- Triston Cropp (Triston.Cropp@panthers.nfl.com) – Football Communications Intern
- Patrick Winograd (Patrick.Winograd@panthers.nfl.com) – Football Communications Intern
- Colin Custer – Football Communications Training Camp Intern
- Kori Jamison – Football Communications Training Camp Intern
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
- Veteran Report Day (Wednesday, July 22):
- President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan and select players will be available in the 400 South Club Lounge.
- Media should arrive no later than 11:45 a.m.
- Additional logistics will be communicated in the coming days.
- Beginning Thursday, July 23:
- Head Coach Dave Canales and select players will be available on the field following each practice.
- Practices will last approximately 90 minutes to two hours.
INTERVIEW REQUESTS
Media requesting a one-on-one interview with a player or coach should submit requests directly to:
Cody Enos
Cody.Enos@panthers.nfl.com- Interview requests should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance.
- Panthers Communications will make every effort to accommodate requests and provide status updates.
MEDIA WORKROOM
- Located in the 400 South Club Lounge at Bank of America Stadium unless otherwise noted.
- Enter through Guard Post 2, the stadium security checkpoint off Graham Street.
- Food will be provided throughout training camp.
- The workroom opens one hour before practice.
- Panthers Communications staff will assist media on site.
CREDENTIALS
- Media planning to attend training camp should email:
Include:
- Names of attendees
- Email addresses
- Dates each person will attend practice
Please note:
- Everyone will receive a new credential at the start of training camp.
- Offseason credentials from 2026 will not be valid.
- Credentials must be visible at all times.
- New season-long non-gameday credentials will be issued for regular attendees.
- Day passes will be available for media not requiring a season-long credential.
- All credential requests are subject to approval.
Visitor Badge
Upon entering the stadium to access the media workroom:
- Media will receive a yellow visitor badge at Guard Post 2.
- The yellow badge must be worn with the media credential while inside the stadium.
- The visitor badge is only required when entering the stadium after practice.
Day Passes
Distributed daily by Panthers Communications at Media Check-In (Guard Post 2).
MEDIA CHECK-IN
- Located at Guard Post 2, off Graham Street.
- Media must pass through security screening each day.
PARKING
- Media parking:
- Lot 1
- 410 S. Mint St.
Training Camp Parking Access Code: 0040
LIVE SHOTS & STANDUPS
- All live shots and standups must be scheduled and approved through Panthers Football Communications.
- Live shots may be conducted outside Bank of America Stadium at the North Gate (off Graham Street).
- Outlets wishing to conduct live shots at the practice field should contact Panthers Communications.
FAN FEST POWERED BY VERIZON
- Friday, July 31
- 6:30 p.m.
- Bank of America Stadium
Media logistics will be shared separately.
2026 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE
(All dates and times subject to change.)
| Event | Date | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Player Report Day | Wednesday, July 22 | Media should arrive by 11:45 a.m. |
| Practice | Thursday, July 23 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Practice | Friday, July 24 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Walkthrough (No Availability) | Saturday, July 25 | — |
| Practice | Sunday, July 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
| No Practice (Player Day Off) | Monday, July 27 | — |
| Practice | Tuesday, July 28 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Practice | Wednesday, July 29 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Walkthrough (No Availability) | Thursday, July 30 | — |
| Fan Fest (Bank of America Stadium) | Friday, July 31 | 6:30 p.m. |
| No Practice | Saturday, August 1 | — |
| No Practice (Player Day Off) | Sunday, August 2 | — |
| Practice | Monday, August 3 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Practice | Tuesday, August 4 | 10:00 a.m. |
| No Practice (Day Before Game) | Wednesday, August 5 | — |
| Hall of Fame Game vs. Arizona Cardinals (Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH) | Thursday, August 6 | 8:00 p.m. |
| No Practice | Friday, August 7 | — |
| No Practice (Player Day Off) | Saturday, August 8 | — |
| Practice | Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Practice | Monday, August 10 | 10:00 a.m. |
| No Practice (Player Day Off) | Tuesday, August 11 | — |
| Practice | Wednesday, August 12 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Practice | Thursday, August 13 | 10:00 a.m. |
| No Practice (Day Before Game) | Friday, August 14 | — |
| Game at Buffalo Bills (Highmark Stadium) | Saturday, August 15 | 1:00 p.m. |
| No Practice (Player Day Off) | Sunday, August 16 | — |
| Practice | Monday, August 17 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Walkthrough (No Availability) | Tuesday, August 18 | — |
| Joint Practice with Jaguars (Jacksonville) | Wednesday, August 19 | 9:15 a.m. |
| No Practice (Day Before Game) | Thursday, August 20 | — |
| Game at Jacksonville Jaguars (EverBank Stadium) | Friday, August 21 | 7:30 p.m. |
| No Practice | Saturday, August 22 | — |
| No Practice (Player Day Off) | Sunday, August 23 | — |
| Practice | Monday, August 24 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Walkthrough (No Availability) | Tuesday, August 25 | — |
| Joint Practice with Texans | Wednesday, August 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
| No Practice (Day Before Game) | Thursday, August 27 | — |
| Game vs. Houston Texans (Bank of America Stadium) | Friday, August 28 | 7:00 p.m. |
For Lake Norman football fans, training camp offers an opportunity to watch the team up close before the regular season begins. Whether you’re planning to attend Fan Fest, follow preseason developments, or simply get excited for kickoff, the weeks leading up to the season are packed with activity.
Additional information about Fan Fest and other public events will be announced separately. Practice dates and times remain subject to change throughout training camp.
