Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.
Game information
- Date
- Friday, December 18, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600384 (20261218/OKCCHA)
- Records
- OKC 8-2 · CHA 3-7
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-2) visit the Charlotte Hornets (3-7) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Friday, December 18, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 9 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Oklahoma City Thunder out of the Western against Charlotte Hornets of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Charlotte Hornets have 0 titles and Oklahoma City Thunder 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.
- OKC on the road: Oklahoma City Thunder's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 8-2 and 3-7, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Oklahoma City Thunder
Team comparison
| OKC | CHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 | 3-7 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Northwest | Southeast |
| Arena | Paycom Center | Spectrum Center |
| Championships | 1 | 0 |
| Founded | 1967 | 1988 |
How to watch
National TV
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National streaming
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CHA local TV
- TV 64/DAZN-CHA
OKC local TV
- KSBI OKC
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