2026 New Orleans Takeover

There are NFL road trips.

And then there’s New Orleans.

The food. The music. The chaos. The rivalry. (the casino, if you’re like Zack and Josh). The Superdome shaking under your feet while Saints fans scream like they’ve been personally offended by your existence.

And honestly?

We wouldn’t want it any other way.

The Big Easy Takeover is back for another NFC South showdown, and after the Saints swept the Panthers last season, the Riot fam is heading to New Orleans with one thing on the agenda: revenge.

We’ll spend the weekend right in the heart of the action on Canal Street - close enough to the French Quarter to dive headfirst into the madness, but far enough away to survive it long enough to make kickoff.

And while New Orleans already knows how to throw a party, nobody does this weekend quite like the Roaring Riot.

Because this trip includes the single coolest tradition we do all season: the Roaring Riot Second Line.

That’s right.

Hundreds of Panthers fans marching through the French Quarter behind a live brass band before taking over Bourbon Street in full black-and-blue chaos. Tourists stop and stare. Saints fans boo us. Random people join the parade. It’s absurd in the absolute best way possible.

And if you’ve never experienced it before?

You’re missing out on one of the most unforgettable moments in Panthers fandom.

Then comes game day.

We’ll kick things off with a massive Panthers tailgate before marching into one of the loudest stadiums in football for a rivalry game that always gets emotional.

The Saints fans will be loud.
The Dome will be rocking.
And we'll be ready.

Because nothing brings people together quite like mutual Saints hatred.

This trip is part football weekend, part street festival, part revenge tour.

And once the brass band starts playing and the chants echo through the Quarter, you’ll understand why so many Panthers fans call this their favorite trip every single year.

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Package Includes:

• Nonstop flights from Charlotte (flight packages only) departing Friday and returning Monday
• Airport transfers (flight packages only)
• Three nights hotel accommodations on Canal Street
• Official Roaring Riot tailgate with all food & drinks included
• Lower level game ticket
• Welcoming Party with food & drinks included
• The legendary Roaring Riot Second Line through the French Quarter
• Exclusive Riot swag
• $25 Uber Gift Card
• On-site trip hosts