Panthers vs. Jaguars: How to Watch Week 1 — TV Channel, Streaming, and Replay Options

The exact viewing info for the Panthers–Jaguars Week 1 game wasn’t listed in the sources you saw, and by the time the dust settled, Jacksonville had beaten Carolina 26–10. If you were hunting for a channel or a legit stream and came up empty, here’s the playbook you can use next time—and how to watch replays now.

How to watch the Panthers vs Jaguars: TV and streaming options

This is an interconference game hosted by an AFC team (Jacksonville). Under the current NFL TV setup, that usually puts the game on CBS in the home markets, though the league can “cross-flex” it to FOX. Translation: most of the time you’ll find it on your local CBS station, but it can move. Always check week-of listings in your ZIP code.

• Free over-the-air antenna: If you live in the home markets, you can watch on your local CBS (or FOX if cross-flexed) with a basic antenna. No subscription, just a good signal.
• Cable or satellite: Tune to your local CBS or FOX affiliate. If the game is cross-flexed, your on-screen guide will reflect that by Saturday night or Sunday morning.
• Paramount+: In many markets, the “with live TV” tier streams your local CBS feed. If the game stayed on CBS where you live, this is a simple option.
• Fox Sports app: If the NFL cross-flexed this matchup to FOX in your area, you can stream via the Fox Sports app by logging in with a pay-TV provider that includes FOX.
• Live TV streaming bundles: YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream carry local channels (CBS/FOX) in most markets. Free trials come and go, so check availability before kickoff.
• Out-of-market fans: Sunday afternoon out-of-market games are on NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube TV or YouTube Primetime Channels). If your local stations carried a different matchup, Sunday Ticket is how you get this one—subject to NFL rules.
• Mobile and tablet: NFL+ streams live local and primetime regular-season games on phones and tablets only. It also offers full and condensed replays on more devices after the game ends.

Quick note on picture quality: Regular-season Sunday games air in HD. Select FOX games sometimes have a 4K presentation (often upscaled). Your provider will flag it if available.

Kickoff window, coverage maps, and replays after the 26–10 finish

The Sept. 7, 2025 meeting was part of the Sunday afternoon slate. These games typically sit in the early (1 p.m. ET) or late (4:05/4:25 p.m. ET) windows. The exact window and channel depend on the NFL’s weekly distribution and any last-minute cross-flex calls.

Here’s a simple day-of checklist to find the right channel fast:

1. Confirm the host team and window. Interconference road team visiting an AFC host? Expect CBS unless cross-flexed.
2. Check your provider’s live guide on Sunday morning. That reflects cross-flex decisions and late changes.
3. Look up your local CBS/FOX affiliate by ZIP code inside your cable/satellite or live TV streaming app.
4. Traveling or in a fringe area? Use an indoor antenna as a backup for local CBS/FOX.
5. Out-of-market? Use NFL Sunday Ticket for Sunday afternoon games not carried in your area.

Already missed it? Here’s how to watch now that Jacksonville won 26–10:

• NFL+: Full and condensed replays usually post after the final whistle. It’s the most reliable way to rewatch the entire game without spoilers.
• Team apps and sites: You’ll find highlights, coach interviews, and player sound, plus postgame shows from the local TV partners.
• Your live TV bundle’s DVR: If you recorded the local CBS/FOX feed, you can jump back in and watch from the start.

Troubleshooting tips if a stream isn’t showing the game you expect:

• Location settings: Make sure your device has location services on. Streaming apps use your location to serve the correct local feed.
• Refresh the guide: Close and reopen the app or toggle channels to force a guide update.
• Account checks: Confirm your subscription tier includes local channels or the Sunday Ticket add-on if you’re out-of-market.
• Network swap: If you thought it was on CBS but it isn’t there, check FOX in case of a cross-flex.

The bottom line for next time: start with your local CBS, verify any cross-flex to FOX, and have a backup—antenna, a live TV streaming bundle, or Sunday Ticket if you’re out-of-market. And if you missed this one, the replay options above make it easy to catch up on how Jacksonville handled Carolina in that 26–10 opener.