Carolina Panthers Logo History

Last Modified Jul 8, 2024 13:57 GMT
Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers (Image Credits - Carolina Panthers Facebook)

The Panthers remain the newest franchise in the NFC (National Football Conference) as of 2024. Let’s look at some of the changes that the team has gone through since their inception.

The Evolution of the Carolina Panthers Logo

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers ( Image Credits - Carolina Panthers Facebook)

Since its inception, Carolina has never altered the head of Panther. It has remained a permanent fixture in the primary emblem to date. Carolina’s owner at the time of its establishment named the team after a Panther as he believed the football team should be powerful, sleek and strong like a Panther.

1995 - 2011 - Old Logo

Jerry Richardson who was the owner of Carolina Panthers at the time introduced this logo. The color scheme for this logo has been blue, silver and black ever since its establishment. The emblem has a roaring black/blue panther head in it with silver eyes, whiskers, nose and teeth. There is a thin black outline on the logo. The logo was made in such a way that it resembled the shape of North Carolina and South Carolina.

2012 - Present - Current Logo

The only slight change came to the design of the logo in 2012. They made the logo more sleek and modernized by removing silver from the panthers' whiskers and nose. Even the thin black outline was removed. The blue used this time around was brighter in shade.

Carolina Panthers Alternative Symbols

The Panthers have gone through various iterations when it comes to alternate logos but the aesthetics of each one remain the same. They have had roaring panther logos without a neck portion in different color schemes like white, blue and black same as the primary one. The other design that they incorporated had a full panther in it. Various other designs had Carolina’s primary logo with a wordmark of the full team name.

Carolina Panthers Anniversary Emblems

Even though the team is only 30 years old into its existence, the Panthers have celebrated each of their 10th, 20th and 30th anniversary by churning out logos on those occasions.

2004

The team celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling a trophy-like template logo which had ‘10’ and Panthers’ primary logo on it in blue color. ‘10’ was in the middle of Carolina’s primary emblem and ‘ANNIVERSARY’ wordmark.

2014

The emblem has the same trophy-like template but a modernized version. The logo has ‘20’ printed on it in a silver color with a light blue ribbon which reads ‘SEASONS’ on it. At the top of a shield/trophy-like structure is the Panthers’ current logo.

2024

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers (Credits - DMC Twitter (X))

In the upcoming 2024 season, Carolina will be celebrating their 30th anniversary. The logo has ‘30’ in a big white font with a light blue outline. Below the font, the ‘SEASONS’ wordmark is present. The Panthers logo is put between them.

Carolina Panthers Helmet Design

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers (Image Credits - Carolina Panthers Twitter (X))

The Carolina Panthers have never messed with the aesthetics when it comes to their primary helmet in 3 decades. However, in recent years, they have come out with a couple of different alternate helmets.

1995 - 2011 - Old Helmet

The Panthers have used the same color palette on their helmet as their jersey and have never altered it. The base is silver with two black lines passing down the middle with blue trim on either side of them. The logo is pasted on both sides of the helmet.

2012 - Present - Current Helmet

Only the logo on the helmet got slightly changed. Everything else remained the same.

Alternate Helmets

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers (Image Credits - Carolina Panthers Twitter (X))

Carolina came out with the alternate version in 2023 for the first time in franchise history. The base color was changed to black while the Panthers' primary logo which was stuck on both sides of the helmet had no silver in it. The decorative running through the middle had only two light blue stripes in it.

Carolina Panthers Uniform History

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers (Image credits - Panther Uniform Tracker Twitter (X))

The Carolina Panthers have not gone through many iterations when it comes to their home and away uniforms. However, they have come up with some nice alternate jerseys in their franchise history.

1995 - 2011 - Old Uniforms

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers Away Uniforms until 2011 - Credits - Getty

2012 - Present - Current Uniforms

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers Away Uniforms since 2012 - Credits - Getty

The current uniforms of the Panthers did not see any major changes except the logo on the sleeves changed since the 2012 rebranding. Everything else has remained untouched.

Alternate Uniforms

Carolina Panthers Logo History
Carolina Panthers (Panthers Alternate Uniforms until 2022 - Image Credits - Getty)
Carolina Panthers Logo History
(Panthers Alternate Uniforms since 2023 - Credits - Getty)

The Panthers have only come out with one alternate look in their franchise history. The base color is Carolina’s blue with black shoulder stripes having a silver outline. The pants are also of the same color with silver/black/silver stripes running on both sides. The numbering is white with a black outline. However, in 2023, the blue color got just a bit darker in shade than the previous version.

FAQ's On Carolina Panthers Logo History

A. The Carolina Panthers are owned by David Tepper. 

A.  The Panthers logo is made in such a way that its shape forms the border of North Carolina and South Carolina.

A. The Panthers have never changed their logo significantly. They made some minor tweaks in 2012.

Related Stories

"Future of women" - Serena Williams shares selfies featuring Caitlin Clark, Eli Manning and more from NFL Annual Meeting "Future of women" - Serena Williams shares selfies featuring Caitlin Clark, Eli Manning and more from NFL Annual Meeting
"Future of women" - Serena Williams shares selfies featuring Caitlin Clark, Eli Manning and more from NFL Annual Meeting
1d
How much cap space do the Saints have left in 2025? Exploring Outlook for NFC South franchise ahead of NFL Draft How much cap space do the Saints have left in 2025? Exploring Outlook for NFC South franchise ahead of NFL Draft
How much cap space do the Saints have left in 2025? Exploring Outlook for NFC South franchise ahead of NFL Draft
1d
How much cap space do the Lions have left in 2025? Exploring outlook for NFC North franchise ahead of the NFL draft How much cap space do the Lions have left in 2025? Exploring outlook for NFC North franchise ahead of the NFL draft
How much cap space do the Lions have left in 2025? Exploring outlook for NFC North franchise ahead of the NFL draft
1d
NFL fans react to Patrick Mahomes linking up with Lionel Messi for World Cup - "I SEE TWO GOATS" NFL fans react to Patrick Mahomes linking up with Lionel Messi for World Cup - "I SEE TWO GOATS"
NFL fans react to Patrick Mahomes linking up with Lionel Messi for World Cup - "I SEE TWO GOATS"
1d
Jim Irsay could have major role in deciding between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, claims Colts GM Jim Irsay could have major role in deciding between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, claims Colts GM
Jim Irsay could have major role in deciding between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, claims Colts GM
"This won’t go well for Jerry Jones" - Ex-NFL QB warns Cowboys GM over disrespecting Micah Parsons' agent David Mulugheta "This won’t go well for Jerry Jones" - Ex-NFL QB warns Cowboys GM over disrespecting Micah Parsons' agent David Mulugheta
"This won’t go well for Jerry Jones" - Ex-NFL QB warns Cowboys GM over disrespecting Micah Parsons' agent David Mulugheta
1d
“This clown needs to sit down”: NFL fans slam Colin Cowherd for downplaying Chiefs’ win total in 2025 season “This clown needs to sit down”: NFL fans slam Colin Cowherd for downplaying Chiefs’ win total in 2025 season
“This clown needs to sit down”: NFL fans slam Colin Cowherd for downplaying Chiefs’ win total in 2025 season
1d
49ers owner Jed York makes feelings known on whether Brock Purdy is top-10 QB in NFL amid looming contract extension 49ers owner Jed York makes feelings known on whether Brock Purdy is top-10 QB in NFL amid looming contract extension
49ers owner Jed York makes feelings known on whether Brock Purdy is top-10 QB in NFL amid looming contract extension
1d
"Waited till he fired Belichick" - NFL fans react to Robert Kraft inducting Bill Parcells into Patriots Hall of Fame "Waited till he fired Belichick" - NFL fans react to Robert Kraft inducting Bill Parcells into Patriots Hall of Fame
"Waited till he fired Belichick" - NFL fans react to Robert Kraft inducting Bill Parcells into Patriots Hall of Fame
"Don’t view it as urgent" - Jerry Jones sounds off on Micah Parsons' contract extension negotiations "Don’t view it as urgent" - Jerry Jones sounds off on Micah Parsons' contract extension negotiations
"Don’t view it as urgent" - Jerry Jones sounds off on Micah Parsons' contract extension negotiations
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications