Overview
The Carolina Panthers represent the Carolinas as one of the NFL's younger franchises, playing in the heart of downtown Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium. Black, blue, and silver define the team's sleek identity, topped by a snarling panther logo. Despite a relatively short history, the franchise has produced multiple periods of serious contention and a rabid regional following spanning two states. The team's home stadium, with skyline views beyond the end zone, is one of the most recognizable settings in football.
History & Legacy
The Panthers joined the NFL as an expansion franchise in 1993 and began play in 1995, quickly becoming competitive by reaching the NFC Championship Game in just their second season. The franchise's biggest moments came in Super Bowl XXXVIII following the 2003 season, a narrow loss to the New England Patriots, and Super Bowl 50 after the 2015 season, an MVP campaign from Cam Newton that ended in defeat to the Denver Broncos. The Panthers have yet to win a league championship but have remained a fixture of NFC South competition since their inception.
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Founded1993
Championships0
Home VenueBank of America Stadium
RivalsFalcons, Saints (NFC South)
Conference Titles2 (2003, 2015)
All-Time IconCam Newton — "Superman"
ColorsPanther blue, black, silver
MascotSir Purr
OwnershipDavid Tepper (since 2018)