The question usually refers to the Carolina Panthers , who are from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Which Panthers?

There are actually two major pro teams called “Panthers” in U.S. sports.

  • Carolina Panthers (NFL football) – based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Florida Panthers (NHL hockey) – based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metro area.

If someone just says “the Panthers” in an NFL context, they mean the team from Charlotte.