Week 2 · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets
Tip-off 6:00 PM ET (10:00 PM UTC) at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.
Game information
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Tip-off
- 6:00 PM ET · 10:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- TV broadcast
- NBA TV
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 2
- Official game ID
- 0022600148 (20261031/PHICHA)
- Records
- PHI 0-0 · CHA 0-0
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets preview
The Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) visit the Charlotte Hornets (0-0) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Saturday, October 31, 2026, tipping off at 6:00 PM ET. It's a Week 2 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
Both clubs play in the Eastern Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Charlotte Hornets have 0 titles and Philadelphia 76ers have 3.
The game is carried on NBA TV, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Charlotte Hornets host at Spectrum Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- PHI on the road: Philadelphia 76ers's first test away from home in Week 2.
- Broadcast: NBA TV — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Team comparison
| PHI | CHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic | Southeast |
| Arena | Wells Fargo Center | Spectrum Center |
| Championships | 3 | 0 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1988 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBA TV
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
CHA local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
PHI local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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Watch on ABC / ESPN →National TVNBC
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Watch on TNT →StreamingAmazon Prime Video
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Watch on Amazon Prime Video →LeagueNBA TV
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Sat, Oct 31
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