Week 2 · Friday, October 30, 2026
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM UTC) at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Game information
- Date
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 11:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Emirates NBA Cup — East Group C · Week 2
- Official game ID
- 0022600015 (20261030/CHAWAS)
- Records
- CHA 0-0 · WAS 0-0
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards preview
The Charlotte Hornets (0-0) visit the Washington Wizards (0-0) at Capital One Arena in Washington on Friday, October 30, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 2 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. Washington Wizards 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: Washington Wizards host at Capital One 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 2.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| CHA | WAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast | Southeast |
| Arena | Spectrum Center | Capital One Arena |
| Championships | 0 | 1 |
| Founded | 1988 | 1961 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
WAS local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
CHA local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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