Week 1 · Friday, October 23, 2026
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM UTC) at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.
Game information
- Date
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 11:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600094 (20261023/ATLCHA)
- Records
- ATL 0-0 · CHA 0-0
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets preview
The Atlanta Hawks (0-0) visit the Charlotte Hornets (0-0) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Friday, October 23, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 1 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
This is a Southeast Division matchup, so bragging rights and early standings position are on the line between two teams that know each other well. Charlotte Hornets have 0 titles and Atlanta Hawks have 1.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, 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.
- ATL on the road: Atlanta Hawks's first test away from home in Week 1.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| ATL | CHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast | Southeast |
| Arena | State Farm Arena | Spectrum Center |
| Championships | 1 | 0 |
| Founded | 1949 | 1988 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
CHA local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
ATL local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Fri, Oct 23
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