Carolina Panthers will play their second preseason game of 2025 against the Houston Texans on Saturday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The matchup will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Fans in the Panthers’ broadcast region can watch the game live on television through the Panthers Television Network. Anish Shroff will handle play-by-play duties, with Steve Smith Sr. as analyst and Carla Metts reporting from the sideline. The list of affiliate stations carrying the game is available on the team’s website.
For those preferring to stream, in-market fans can access a free live video stream via Panthers.com or through the official Panthers app on both desktop and mobile devices. The stream begins at kickoff time.
A Spanish-language broadcast will also be available on Telemundo, featuring Carlos Ramirez as play-by-play announcer and Ariana Figuera as analyst.
Out-of-market viewers have several options to follow the action. NFL Game Pass is offering a free seven-day trial that allows fans outside primary markets to watch preseason games live online.
Mobile users can view out-of-market games using NFL+, which provides access to live preseason broadcasts with a complimentary seven-day trial for new subscribers.
Local radio coverage is provided by 99.7 FM The Fox in Charlotte and other affiliates across the region. Jim Szoke (play-by-play), Kurt Coleman (analyst), Kevin Donnalley (analyst), and Sharon Thorsland (sideline) will cover the game for radio listeners. Coverage begins at 10:00 a.m. ET and includes an hour of post-game analysis. Fans can listen to this broadcast online or via the Panthers app within Carolina’s local market.
The team encourages fans to follow its official social media accounts—including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram—for real-time updates, highlights, and comprehensive coverage before, during, and after Saturday’s contest.
