The Charlotte Hornets have joined a growing number of NBA teams airing their games for free on local TV. In partnership with Cox Media Group’s WSOC-TV Channel 9, sister station TV 64, and FanDuel Sports Southeast, the team announced that fans can watch the Charlotte Hornets for free on local, over-the-air TV for the first time since the 2007-2008 season.
Joining the rise of NBA teams moving to free OTA TV in recent years, with the two channels, the Hornets will reach an estimated 1.3 million homes in the Charlotte region and will air five games combined. The five-game slate will feature some of the league’s top names and biggest stars, barring injuries.
Teams and superstars that will be available to watch for free include LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers; Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Bucks; James Harden and the Clippers; Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, former Hornets PF PJ Washington, and the Mavericks; with the slate concluding with the return home of Charlotte-native Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
Charlotte Hornets Free TV Schedule
- Monday, January 27 at 7 PM ET: Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | WSOC-TV WSOC-TV (Channel 9)
- Friday, January 31 at 7 PM ET: Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers | TV 64
- Wednesday, February 5 at 7 PM ET: Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks | TV 64
- Thursday, February 27 PM ET: Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks | TV 64
- Monday, March 3 at 7 PM ET: Charlotte Hornets vs. Golden State Warriors | WSOC-TV (Channel 9)
AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out if TV 64 and WSOC-TV are carried in your area, and if purchasing an antenna is the best way to watch these games. Additionally, as an ABC affiliate station, WSOC-TV is available on many major streaming platforms. DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV each carry ABC.
Plus, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast will stream every game for fans who live in the market. The RSN is available on DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and you can subscribe directly on the FanDuel Sports Network website.