Six road games in nine days, four different time zones, almost no sleep in between. The 2026-27 Charlotte Hornets Schedule buries its toughest stretch in January, sending the team from Portland to Sacramento to the Bay Area to Utah to Denver to Dallas without a home date anywhere in the mix. The season opens more gently — a road trip to Brooklyn on October 21, then a manageable early slate before the real travel starts.
2026-27 Charlotte Hornets Preseason Schedule
2026-27 Charlotte Hornets Schedule
2026-27 Charlotte Hornets Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | at BrooklynBarclays Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs AtlantaSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs MiamiSpectrum Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs WashingtonSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at DetroitLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at WashingtonCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs PhiladelphiaSpectrum Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs DetroitSpectrum Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at BrooklynBarclays Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs BostonSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs ClevelandSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at PhoenixMortgage Matchup Center | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at L.A. ClippersIntuit Dome | 4:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at L.A. LakersCrypto.com Arena | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at AtlantaState Farm Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs MemphisSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs ChicagoSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs BrooklynSpectrum Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs WashingtonSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at BostonTD Garden | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at WashingtonCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs TorontoSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs L.A. ClippersSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs Oklahoma CitySpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs PortlandSpectrum Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs PhiladelphiaSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at OrlandoKia Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at AtlantaState Farm Arena | 3:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at MiamiKaseya Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs OrlandoSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs San AntonioSpectrum Center | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs ClevelandSpectrum Center | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at MilwaukeeFiserv Forum | 5:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs AtlantaSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs DenverSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at PortlandModa Center at the Rose Quarter | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at SacramentoGolden 1 Center | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at Golden StateChase Center | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at UtahDelta Center | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at DenverBall Arena | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at DallasAmerican Airlines Center | 8:00 PM ETNBC | ||
| Friday | vs HoustonSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at BostonTD Garden | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs OrlandoSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at San AntonioFrost Bank Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at MinnesotaTarget Center | 9:30 PM ETESPN | ||
| Sunday | vs L.A. LakersSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at MiamiKaseya Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs BostonSpectrum Center | 7:30 PM ETAMZN | ||
| Friday | vs Golden StateSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at TorontoScotiabank Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at New YorkMadison Square Garden | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs MilwaukeeSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs DallasSpectrum Center | 3:00 PM ETAMZN | ||
| Monday | vs MinnesotaSpectrum Center | 12:00 PM ETNBC | ||
| Wednesday | vs TorontoSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at OrlandoKia Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at HoustonToyota Center | 8:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs SacramentoSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at ChicagoUnited Center | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at IndianaGainbridge Fieldhouse | 7:00 PM ETNBCS | ||
| Wednesday | vs New OrleansSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs IndianaSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs PhoenixSpectrum Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at Oklahoma CityPaycom Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at New OrleansSmoothie King Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at DetroitLittle Caesars Arena | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at MemphisFedExForum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs DetroitSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs New YorkSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs UtahSpectrum Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs MiamiSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at New YorkMadison Square Garden | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at MilwaukeeFiserv Forum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at ClevelandRocket Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs IndianaSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at ChicagoUnited Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs BrooklynSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena | 6:00 PM ET— |
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Hornets vs Hawks 2026-27 Is a Four-Game Southeast Rivalry
Hornets vs Hawks 2026-27 happens four times, and three of the four land inside a two-month stretch — a road game November 20, a home game January 5, and another road trip to Atlanta December 26.
A Six-Game Western Road Trip With No Rest
From January 9 to January 19, the Hornets play six straight true road games:
- Portland
- Sacramento
- Golden State
- Utah
- Denver
- Dallas
Five of the six tip off at 9 p.m. ET or later.
Key Series Breakdowns
Miami heat vs Charlotte hornets
- First miami heat vs charlotte hornets home game: October 24
- Road miami heat vs charlotte hornets contest: December 27
- Later road meeting: February 2
- Final home miami heat vs charlotte hornets date: March 30
Charlotte hornets vs 76ers
- First charlotte hornets vs 76ers home game: October 31
- Later home meeting: December 21
- Road charlotte hornets vs 76ers contests: March 3 and April 11
Charlotte hornets vs Orlando magic
- First charlotte hornets vs orlando magic road game: December 23
- Home charlotte hornets vs orlando magic meetings: December 29 and January 25
- Final road contest: February 25
Charlotte hornets vs Golden state warriors
- First charlotte hornets vs golden state warriors road game: January 13
- Home charlotte hornets vs golden state warriors meeting: February 5
Closing on the Road, Twice at Milwaukee-Adjacent Stops
The final six games lean road-heavy — four of six away from Spectrum Center, including a New York stretch and a season-ending trip to Philadelphia on April 11.
FAQ
When does the Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 season open?
Charlotte opens the regular season on the road against Brooklyn on Wednesday, October 21.
How many times do the Hornets play the Hawks in 2026-27?
Hornets vs Hawks 2026-27 happens four times, with three of the four meetings falling between November and January.
What is Charlotte’s toughest road trip in 2026-27?
The Charlotte Hornets road trip peaks between January 9 and January 19 — six consecutive true road games against Portland, Sacramento, Golden State, Utah, Denver, and Dallas.
How many home games do the Hornets play in 2026-27?
Based on the released schedule, Charlotte Hornets home games total 40 dates at Spectrum Center.
