Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA.
Game information
- Date
- Friday, November 20, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Emirates NBA Cup — East Group C · Week 5
- Official game ID
- 0022600043 (20261120/CHAATL)
- Records
- CHA 0-0 · ATL 0-0
Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks preview
The Charlotte Hornets (0-0) visit the Atlanta Hawks (0-0) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 20, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 5 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, part of the Emirates NBA Cup — East Group C.
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. Atlanta Hawks have 1 title and Charlotte Hornets have 0.
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: Atlanta Hawks host at State Farm Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- CHA on the road: Charlotte Hornets's first test away from home in Week 5.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| CHA | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast | Southeast |
| Arena | Spectrum Center | State Farm Arena |
| Championships | 0 | 1 |
| Founded | 1988 | 1949 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
ATL local TV
- ANF / Peachtree Sports Network / Amazon Prime Vide
CHA local TV
- TV 64/DAZN-CHA
National broadcasters
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