Charlotte Hornets 2026–27 TV Schedule
Every game, every network — and exactly what it costs to watch.
The Charlotte Hornets tip off the 2026–27 season on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct 21. Of their 82 games, 9 are national broadcasts — 1 game on ESPN/ABC, 3 on NBC/Peacock, 2 on Prime Video, and 3 on NBA TV — while the remaining 71 air locally. Local coverage is in flux: the Hornets are one of 13 teams left without a regional network after FanDuel Sports Network shut down, with a new local TV home expected before opening night. National games land on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video in year two of the NBA's new media deals, and out-of-market fans can stream every non-national game with NBA League Pass.
Schedule, channels and prices updated
In the Charlotte market
Outside the market
List prices, subscribing only in the months with national games and cancelling in between. League Pass is $109.99 for the season. Already have Amazon Prime? Subtract that line. “+ local TV” means you also need a cable, live-TV or direct subscription that carries the local channel.
What channel is the Charlotte Hornets game on?
Of their 80 scheduled games, 71 on local TV, 3 on NBA TV, 2 on NBC, 2 on Prime, 1 on ESPN and 1 on Peacock. The schedule above lists the channel for every game.
How can I watch the Charlotte Hornets without cable?
The Hornets are still waiting on a new local TV home after FanDuel Sports Network shut down; this page will update when it's announced. National games need ESPN Unlimited in Jan ($31.99), Peacock in Mar ($7.99), Prime Video in Feb ($9), NBA TV in Oct, Dec, Mar ($29.97) — about $78.95 if you subscribe only in those months, while 2 games on ABC and NBC are free with an antenna.
How can I watch the Hornets out of market?
NBA League Pass streams every non-national Hornets game if you live outside the Charlotte market — $109.99 for the season this season. National games are blacked out on League Pass, so add those services in the months they air.
How much does it cost to watch every Hornets game?
About $78.95 plus local TV in the Charlotte market, or about $188.94 outside it, using list prices and subscribing only in the months with games.
When does the Hornets season start?
The Charlotte Hornets open on Oct 21 on the road against the Brooklyn Nets, and their regular season runs through Apr 11.
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