Lions vs. Panthers Sunday Night Football Near Milpitas: Bay Area Kickoff
Searching for Lions vs. Panthers Sunday Night Football near Milpitas? Detroit visits Carolina on Sunday, October 4. NBC Bay Area lists kickoff at 5:20 p.m. PT—the local start time for Milpitas, San Jose, and the wider Bay Area. ESPN’s Week 4 schedule lists the matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
!Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison in an archival game photo
Archival Carolina Panthers game photo from September 28, 2014—not the upcoming Lions matchup. Original photo by Keith Allison; derivative by Diddykong1130; licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. See the Wikimedia Commons file page.
What Bay Area fans should know about the game
The Week 4 game is scheduled for Sunday night, October 4, with the Panthers hosting the Lions in Charlotte. For fans searching the game time from the South Bay, the useful local detail is 5:20 p.m. Pacific. That is the kickoff reported by NBC Bay Area; ESPN independently lists the game at 8:20 p.m. Eastern in its Week 4 schedule.
NBC Bay Area also notes that Carolina is returning to Sunday Night Football for the first time since 2016 and is hosting an SNF game for the first time since 2015. Those milestones give this Lions–Panthers matchup a distinct prime-time angle, beyond the basic schedule lookup.
Planning around a local game screen
If you are searching near Great Mall, Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, or San Jose, confirm the specific game and opening details before making plans. Barcelona Restaurant & Bar is located at 300 W Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035. Its verified profile lists big screens for every game, but that does not confirm this particular Lions–Panthers game, a specific broadcast, or Sunday hours. Call (408) 901-8181 to ask about the matchup and current arrangements before visiting. Instagram: @barcelonamilpitas.
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Lions vs. Panthers FAQ
What time does Lions–Panthers start in the Bay Area?
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:20 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 4, 2026. ESPN lists the same start as 8:20 p.m. ET.
Where is the game being played?
The Panthers host the Lions at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, according to the Week 4 schedule.
Is this specific game confirmed at Barcelona Restaurant & Bar?
No specific Lions–Panthers showing or Sunday opening time is confirmed. Call (408) 901-8181 to check before visiting.
Final takeaway
The Lions visit the Panthers for Sunday Night Football on October 4, with a 5:20 p.m. Bay Area kickoff. Fans looking for the game near Great Mall, along Calaveras Boulevard, or elsewhere in Milpitas and San Jose should check the current schedule and call Barcelona Restaurant & Bar to confirm any local viewing arrangements.
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