The Jaguars and Panthers, two squads looking for get-right seasons, will face off in opening weekend of the 2025 NFL season. It's a rare Week 1 clash of AFC South vs. NFC South, and it should be a good one.
Jacksonville has new hope under first-year head coach Liam Coen, who previously ran the offense for Baker Mayfield and the NFC South-standout Buccaneers. Jags fans have been buzzing all summer about how Coen will finally tap into QB Trevor Lawrence's potential.
Of course, TLaw will have plenty of help. Brian Thomas Jr. will be back to follow up his extraordinary rookie season, during which he racked up 1,282 yards and 10 touchdown catches. Jacksonville will also have two-way stud rookie Travis Hunter, whom the Jags traded up to grab at pick No. 2 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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The Panthers, meanwhile, have an early pick of their own to finish fully developing. They also have a former Bucs offensive coordinator at the helm. Bryce Young, the first overall selection in 2023, has come a long way under Dave Canales, but there's still room for plenty of improvement in 2025.
Rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan should speed things up, and stud running back Chuba Hubbard should continue to make life easier for the young QB. The Panthers, like the Jags, have plenty of firepower.
Interested in catching this opening-week showdown in person? Here's what you need to know about Jaguars vs. Panthers in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, including kickoff time and links to the best and most affordable tickets.
Jaguars vs. Panthers Week 1 2025 tickets
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Tickets for the Jags-Panthers season-opener in Jacksonville are available now on StubHub. It's a high-demand event, but as of early August plenty of seats could still be found for around $60 each.
Click the link below to see the most up-to-date prices and seating availability.
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Jaguars vs. Panthers Week 1 2025 date, time
- Date: Sunday, Sep. 7
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Jacksonville will host the Panthers in Week 1 on Sunday, Sep. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The game will take place at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. The home of the Colts has a seating capacity of nearly 68,000.
EverBank Stadium seating map
Below is a seating chart for every game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville:
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Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 schedule
Here's a look at the Jags' schedule for the 2025 NFL season. You can buy tickets to every Jacksonville game by clicking this link.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at 49ers | 4:05 p.m. |
| 5 | Monday, Oct. 6 | vs. Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Rams (London) | 9:30 a.m. |
| 8 | BYE | — | — |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at Texans | 1 p.m. |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Chargers | 1 p.m. |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Titans | 1 p.m. |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Colts | 1 p.m. |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Broncos | 4:05 p.m. |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28 | at Colts | 1 p.m. |
| 18 | Sunday, Jan. 4 | vs. Titans | TBD |
Carolina Panthers 2025 schedule
Here's a look at the Panthers' schedule for the 2025 NFL season. You can purchase tickets to any Carolina game by clicking here.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | vs. Cowboys | 1 p.m. |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Bills | 1 p.m. |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Packers | 1 p.m. |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. |
| 12 | Monday, Nov. 24 | at 49ers | 8:15 p.m. |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | vs. Rams | 1 p.m. |
| 14 | BYE | -- | -- |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 27 | vs. Seahawks | TBD |
| 18 | Sunday, Jan. 4 | at Buccaneers | TBD |