{"id":13826,"date":"2026-01-10T06:06:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T06:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/carolina-rams-wild-card\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T06:06:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T06:06:36","slug":"carolina-rams-wild-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/carolina-rams-wild-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch, listen and follow: Carolina vs. Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round &#8211; Panthers.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Lead<\/h2>\n<p>Carolina hosts the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL Wild Card matchup on Saturday, January 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. This guide compiles official broadcast, radio and streaming options so fans can watch or listen from inside and outside the Carolina market. Local television coverage is on the CBS affiliate for in\u2011market viewers (WBTV in Charlotte), while multiple radio and streaming feeds provide national, local and Spanish-language access. The Panthers Radio Network will also offer extended pregame and postgame programming for listeners.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The game is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.<\/li>\n<li>In\u2011market TV: Panthers fans can watch on their local CBS affiliate; Charlotte viewers should tune to WBTV for the broadcast.<\/li>\n<li>Local TV broadcast team: Joe Davis (play\u2011by\u2011play), Greg Olsen (analyst), with Kristina Pink and Pam Oliver on the sidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Local radio: 99.7 FM The Fox (Charlotte market) with Anish Shroff, Jake Delhomme, Luke Kuechly and Sharon Thorsland; the Panthers Radio Network begins three hours before kickoff and includes an hour of postgame coverage.<\/li>\n<li>Out\u2011of\u2011market viewers can access live TV via YouTube TV\u2019s NFL Sunday Ticket where available; the NFL Game Guide lists games by location and service.<\/li>\n<li>National radio: Westwood One will carry the game with Jason Benetti (play\u2011by\u2011play) and Ryan Leaf (analyst).<\/li>\n<li>Spanish broadcast: WXNC 97.3 FM \/ 1060 AM in the Charlotte market, with a Spanish stream starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (Jaime Moreno and Antonio Ramos on the call).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p>The NFL Wild Card round marks the start of single\u2011elimination playoff football, and a home playoff game is a major media and fan event for the Panthers organization and local market. Broadcast rights for playoff games are allocated regionally for TV and nationally for radio, which means local affiliates handle in\u2011market television while national partners provide wider audio coverage. For Panthers supporters, a network of local radio affiliates and the team\u2019s own radio network ensure that fans without television access can follow pregame buildup, in\u2011game play\u2011by\u2011play and postgame analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming services and national packages have broadened access for out\u2011of\u2011market viewers in recent years: YouTube TV\u2019s NFL Sunday Ticket and other subscription packages can carry live regional telecasts to subscribers outside the designated market. The NFL also publishes an official game guide that details which platforms carry each Wild Card matchup based on viewer location and the services they subscribe to. For Spanish\u2011language audiences, local AM\/FM outlets and streams provide parallel coverage to increase accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2>Main Event<\/h2>\n<p>Television viewers inside the Panthers\u2019 designated market should tune to their local CBS station; Charlotte viewers may find the game on WBTV. The CBS broadcast crew for this game includes Joe Davis handling play\u2011by\u2011play, former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen as analyst, and sideline reports from Kristina Pink and Pam Oliver. In markets outside the Panthers\u2019 region, the regional CBS feed will not be available on local affiliates, so out\u2011of\u2011market viewers should check subscription streaming options.<\/p>\n<p>Local radio coverage is anchored by 99.7 FM The Fox in the Charlotte market and the broader Panthers Radio Network. The network begins coverage three hours prior to kickoff\u20141:30 p.m. ET\u2014to present pregame features, interviews and analysis, and it schedules approximately one hour of postgame content following the final whistle. The local radio broadcast team listed for this contest includes Anish Shroff calling play\u2011by\u2011play alongside analysts Jake Delhomme and Luke Kuechly, with Sharon Thorsland on the sidelines.<\/p>\n<p>For listeners outside the local market or fans preferring national audio, Westwood One will carry a national radio feed with Jason Benetti and Ryan Leaf. Spanish\u2011language coverage is available on WXNC (97.3 FM \/ 1060 AM) in the Charlotte area and via a Spanish stream that begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, featuring Jaime Moreno and Antonio Ramos. Online streaming links for desktop and mobile listeners are published by the Panthers and partner services; availability may vary by platform and location.<\/p>\n<h2>Analysis &#038; Implications<\/h2>\n<p>The distribution mix\u2014local TV, local radio network, national radio and streaming\u2014reflects how the NFL balances regional rights with national accessibility. For Panthers fans, having both a television feed on a major network (CBS) and a comprehensive radio network ensures robust reach into the community and preserves local advertising and sponsorship value. At the same time, out\u2011of\u2011market streaming options expand the team\u2019s national audience, which can boost viewership metrics and leaguewide exposure when high\u2011profile matchups occur.<\/p>\n<p>Extended pregame coverage on Panthers Radio (starting three hours before kickoff) serves two purposes: it gives local listeners in\u2011depth team context and keeps listeners engaged across affiliate partners, increasing cumulative audience figures that drive local ad revenue. National radio and streaming partners capture a different audience segment\u2014fans who are geographically remote or without access to in\u2011market TV\u2014broadening the event\u2019s reach but also fragmenting the audience across platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Spanish\u2011language coverage is increasingly important for league and team outreach. A dedicated Spanish feed on WXNC and online recognizes language diversity within the Panthers\u2019 fanbase and improves accessibility. For viewers and listeners, the practical implication is simple: check platform availability early, since regional broadcast rights and subscription requirements determine what each fan can access on game day.<\/p>\n<h2>Comparison &#038; Data<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Platform<\/th>\n<th>Start Time (ET)<\/th>\n<th>Primary Commentators<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Local TV (CBS \/ WBTV in Charlotte)<\/td>\n<td>4:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Joe Davis, Greg Olsen; Kristina Pink &amp; Pam Oliver (sidelines)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Local Radio (99.7 FM The Fox \/ Panthers Radio Network)<\/td>\n<td>1:30 p.m. (pregame)<\/td>\n<td>Anish Shroff, Jake Delhomme, Luke Kuechly; Sharon Thorsland (sideline)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>National Radio (Westwood One)<\/td>\n<td>4:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Jason Benetti, Ryan Leaf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spanish (WXNC 97.3 FM \/ 1060 AM &amp; stream)<\/td>\n<td>4:00 p.m. (stream)<\/td>\n<td>Jaime Moreno, Antonio Ramos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The table summarizes platform, on\u2011air start time and lead commentators for each feed. Local radio\u2019s earlier start time reflects pregame programming and extended team content; television and national radio align with the official 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Fans should note that start times for streams or affiliate broadcasts can differ slightly depending on platform and market rules.<\/p>\n<h2>Reactions &#038; Quotes<\/h2>\n<p>The team\u2019s official game release and partner notices outline the planned coverage and timing for each feed; these statements set viewer expectations for when coverage begins and who will be on the call. Media partners emphasize multi\u2011platform access to reach local fans and those watching from outside the Panthers\u2019 market.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The Panthers Radio Network will begin airing three hours before the game and feature an hour of post\u2011game coverage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><cite>Panthers.com (team announcement)<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>National audio partners also confirmed their assignments in official program notes accompanying the playoff schedule.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Westwood One will carry the national radio broadcast with Jason Benetti and Ryan Leaf on the call.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><cite>Westwood One (national radio)<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>\n<aside>\n<details>\n<summary>Explainer \/ Glossary<\/summary>\n<p>In\u2011market vs. out\u2011of\u2011market: &#8220;In\u2011market&#8221; refers to the TV market assigned to a team, where local network affiliates air the regional telecast; &#8220;out\u2011of\u2011market&#8221; viewers often need subscription services (for example, NFL Sunday Ticket) or alternative feeds to watch the same game. Pregame coverage: local radio often begins several hours before kickoff with analysis, interviews and features that do not appear on the TV broadcast. National radio: networks like Westwood One provide a single national audio feed intended for syndication and for listeners without local affiliate access. Spanish feeds: local stations and team streams provide play\u2011by\u2011play and analysis in Spanish to serve non\u2011English\u2011speaking fans. Blackout rules and streaming rights: availability for certain platforms can vary by ZIP code and subscriber agreements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<\/h2>\n<h2>Unconfirmed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Exact streaming availability for every out\u2011of\u2011market ZIP code under regional restrictions is subject to carrier and league rules and may vary by subscriber\u2014check your service provider for confirmation.<\/li>\n<li>Some affiliate stream start times or mobile app availability for the Spanish feed can vary by platform and are not uniformly confirmed across all devices.<\/li>\n<li>Potential last\u2011minute changes to broadcast assignments or sideline reporter availability have not been publicly announced and would be posted by the team or network if they occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>The Panthers vs. Rams Wild Card game on Jan. 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET will be widely accessible through local CBS affiliates in\u2011market, radio on the Panthers Radio Network and 99.7 FM in Charlotte, a national Westwood One audio feed, Spanish language broadcasts, and out\u2011of\u2011market streaming options such as YouTube TV\u2019s NFL Sunday Ticket where available. Fans should plan ahead: tune to local listings or the Panthers\u2019 official outlets for direct links and affiliate details, and be ready for pregame radio coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<p>Checking platform-specific requirements\u2014subscription status, app updates, and local affiliate listings\u2014will help avoid last\u2011minute access issues. For the most reliable information on stream links and affiliate stations, refer to the Panthers\u2019 official game pages and partner network notices before kickoff.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.panthers.com\/news\/how-to-watch-listen-and-follow-carolina-vs-los-angeles-rams-in-the-wild-card-round-playoffs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panthers.com<\/a> \u2014 official team announcement (team website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbtv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WBTV<\/a> \u2014 Charlotte CBS affiliate (local station)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube TV \/ NFL Sunday Ticket<\/a> \u2014 streaming service (commercial service)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/westwoodonesports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westwood One Sports<\/a> \u2014 national radio network (official broadcaster)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead Carolina hosts the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL Wild Card matchup on Saturday, January 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. This guide compiles official broadcast, radio and streaming options so fans can watch or listen from inside and outside the Carolina market. 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