2025-26 CHARLOTTE HORNETS NBA Schedule, Dates, Start Times for Every Game

CHARLOTTE HORNETS 2025–26 NBA Schedule, Dates, Game Start Times, How to watch, TV Channels, listings

Season Overview

82 games, Oct 22, 2025–Apr 13, 2026. Opener: vs. Nets, Oct 22, 7:00 PM ET. Home opener: same. Last game: @ TBD, ~Apr 13, 2026, ~7:00 PM ET (TBD). Key game: vs. Knicks, Nov 26, 7:00 PM ET (Emirates NBA Cup). With LaMelo Ball and new rookies, which game might showcase the Hornets’ playoff push?

Opener TV

TV: ESPN (national).
Options: NBA League Pass, Fubo, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling (Sports Extra).
Why might the NBA choose a Nets-Hornets opener for national TV?

Key Game TV

Game: vs. Knicks, Nov 26, 7:00 PM ET (Emirates NBA Cup).
TV: NBA TV (national).
Options: NBA League Pass, Fubo, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling (Sports Extra).
What makes this NBA Cup game a pivotal moment for Charlotte?

Last Game TV

TV: Likely Bally Sports Southeast (local) or national (ESPN/TNT, TBD).
Options: NBA League Pass, Fubo, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling.
How might the final game’s coverage fuel fan excitement for a playoff run?

Other TV Channels

Local: Bally Sports Southeast (most games). National: ESPN (e.g., Oct 22 opener), ABC, NBA TV (3, e.g., Nov 26), Peacock (e.g., Dec 22 @ Cavaliers, 7:00 PM ET), Prime Video (e.g., Jan 31 vs. Spurs, 3:00 PM ET), NBC (select). Radio: WFNZ 92.7 FM. How do three primetime games reflect the Hornets’ growing appeal?

Viewing Options

NBA League Pass (out-of-market), Fubo (includes Bally Sports), YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling (Sports Extra), MAX. Free trials available. Which option fits best for catching the Hornets’ renovated Spectrum Center debut?

CHARLOTTE HORNETS — 2025-26 NBA REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

All Times in Local and the in ET

1. Wed, Oct 22, 2025 – HOME vs Brooklyn, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

2. Sat, Oct 25, 2025 – AWAY at Philadelphia, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

3. Sun, Oct 26, 2025 – AWAY at Washington, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

4. Tue, Oct 28, 2025 – AWAY at Miami, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

5. Thu, Oct 30, 2025 – HOME vs Orlando, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

6. Sat, Nov 1, 2025 – HOME vs Minnesota, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

7. Sun, Nov 2, 2025 – HOME vs Utah, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

8. Tue, Nov 4, 2025 – AWAY at New Orleans, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

9. Fri, Nov 7, 2025 – AWAY at Miami, 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

10. Mon, Nov 10, 2025 – HOME vs L.A. Lakers, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

11. Wed, Nov 12, 2025 – HOME vs Milwaukee, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

12. Fri, Nov 14, 2025 – AWAY at Milwaukee, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

13. Sat, Nov 15, 2025 – HOME vs Oklahoma City, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

14. Mon, Nov 17, 2025 – AWAY at Toronto, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

15. Wed, Nov 19, 2025 – AWAY at Indiana, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

16. Sat, Nov 22, 2025 – HOME vs LA Clippers, 1:00 PM Local / 1:00 PM ET

17. Sun, Nov 23, 2025 – AWAY at Atlanta, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

18. Wed, Nov 26, 2025 – HOME vs New York, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

19. Fri, Nov 28, 2025 – HOME vs Chicago, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

20. Sat, Nov 29, 2025 – HOME vs Toronto, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

21. Mon, Dec 1, 2025 – AWAY at Brooklyn, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

22. Wed, Dec 3, 2025 – AWAY at New York, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

23. Fri, Dec 5, 2025 – AWAY at Toronto, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

24. Sun, Dec 7, 2025 – HOME vs Denver, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

25. Thu, Dec 18, 2025 – HOME vs Atlanta, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

26. Sat, Dec 20, 2025 – AWAY at Detroit, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

27. Mon, Dec 22, 2025 – AWAY at Cleveland, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

28. Tue, Dec 23, 2025 – HOME vs Washington, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

29. Fri, Dec 26, 2025 – AWAY at Orlando, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

30. Mon, Dec 29, 2025 – HOME vs Milwaukee, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

31. Wed, Dec 31, 2025 – HOME vs Golden State, 1:00 PM Local / 1:00 PM ET

32. Fri, Jan 2, 2026 – AWAY at Milwaukee, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

33. Sat, Jan 3, 2026 – AWAY at Chicago, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

34. Mon, Jan 5, 2026 – AWAY at Oklahoma City, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

35. Wed, Jan 7, 2026 – HOME vs Toronto, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

36. Thu, Jan 8, 2026 – HOME vs Indiana, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

37. Sat, Jan 10, 2026 – AWAY at Utah, 7:30 PM Local / 9:30 PM ET

38. Mon, Jan 12, 2026 – AWAY at LA Clippers, 7:30 PM Local / 10:30 PM ET

39. Thu, Jan 15, 2026 – AWAY at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 PM Local / 10:30 PM ET

40. Sat, Jan 17, 2026 – AWAY at Golden State, 5:30 PM Local / 8:30 PM ET

41. Sun, Jan 18, 2026 – AWAY at Denver, 6:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

42. Wed, Jan 21, 2026 – HOME vs Cleveland, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

43. Thu, Jan 22, 2026 – AWAY at Orlando, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

44. Sat, Jan 24, 2026 – HOME vs Washington, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

45. Mon, Jan 26, 2026 – HOME vs Philadelphia, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

46. Wed, Jan 28, 2026 – AWAY at Memphis, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

47. Thu, Jan 29, 2026 – AWAY at Dallas, 7:30 PM Local / 8:30 PM ET

48. Sat, Jan 31, 2026 – HOME vs San Antonio, 3:00 PM Local / 3:00 PM ET

49. Mon, Feb 2, 2026 – HOME vs New Orleans, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

50. Thu, Feb 5, 2026 – AWAY at Houston, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

51. Sat, Feb 7, 2026 – AWAY at Atlanta, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

52. Mon, Feb 9, 2026 – HOME vs Detroit, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

53. Wed, Feb 11, 2026 – HOME vs Atlanta, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

54. Thu, Feb 19, 2026 – HOME vs Houston, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

55. Fri, Feb 20, 2026 – HOME vs Cleveland, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

56. Sun, Feb 22, 2026 – AWAY at Washington, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

57. Tue, Feb 24, 2026 – AWAY at Chicago, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

58. Thu, Feb 26, 2026 – AWAY at Indiana, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

59. Sat, Feb 28, 2026 – HOME vs Portland, 1:00 PM Local / 1:00 PM ET

60. Tue, Mar 3, 2026 – HOME vs Dallas, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

61. Wed, Mar 4, 2026 – AWAY at Boston, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

62. Fri, Mar 6, 2026 – HOME vs Miami, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

63. Sun, Mar 8, 2026 – AWAY at Phoenix, 6:00 PM Local / 9:00 PM ET

64. Tue, Mar 10, 2026 – AWAY at Portland, 7:00 PM Local / 10:00 PM ET

65. Wed, Mar 11, 2026 – AWAY at Sacramento, 7:00 PM Local / 10:00 PM ET

66. Sat, Mar 14, 2026 – AWAY at San Antonio, 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

67. Tue, Mar 17, 2026 – HOME vs Miami, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

68. Thu, Mar 19, 2026 – HOME vs Orlando, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

69. Sat, Mar 21, 2026 – HOME vs Memphis, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

70. Tue, Mar 24, 2026 – HOME vs Sacramento, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

71. Thu, Mar 26, 2026 – HOME vs New York, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

72. Sat, Mar 28, 2026 – HOME vs Philadelphia, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

73. Sun, Mar 29, 2026 – HOME vs Boston, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

74. Tue, Mar 31, 2026 – AWAY at Brooklyn, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

75. Thu, Apr 2, 2026 – HOME vs Phoenix, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

76. Fri, Apr 3, 2026 – HOME vs Indiana, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

77. Sun, Apr 5, 2026 – AWAY at Minnesota, 6:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

78. Tue, Apr 7, 2026 – AWAY at Boston, 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

79. Fri, Apr 10, 2026 – HOME vs Detroit, 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

80. Sun, Apr 12, 2026 – AWAY at New York, 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

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