Dave Canales thrilled the Panthers play 4 of their closing 5 video games at dwelling

Carolina head coach Dave Canales preferred what he noticed when he learn to the top of the Panthers’ 2026 schedule.

The Panthers end with 4 of their closing 5 video games at dwelling, and Canales thinks that provides them an important alternative to complete robust in what he hopes is a season when his workforce repeats as NFC South champions.

“That was something I saw right away and was very appreciative of that going into the finish of the season,” Canales stated, by way of Panthers.com. “Being able to be at home, in front of our crowd at Bank of America Stadium, the energy that was building towards the end of last season, it just excites me to be able to see that through the holiday season.”

The Panthers additionally open the season at dwelling in opposition to the Bears, and Canales likes that one as effectively.

“Right off the bat, get in front of our fan base and really pick up where we left off in terms of where they were showing up with such great energy, coming out early, being out there during warm-ups, and welcoming the players that came out group by group. To feel that energy kind of build into the game, the guys will be really excited to get that started the right way,” Canales stated.

Overall, Canales stated, he appreciates what the NFL schedule makers gave his workforce.