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How to Watch Charlotte Hornets Games Live Online in 2022-23

Written by John O'Connor

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Watch the Charlotte Hornets live online from anywhere in the country.

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Charlotte Hornets 2022-23 viewing guide.

The Charlotte Hornets are an NBA team that plays in the Eastern Conference. If you can’t make it to the Spectrum Center to watch the Hornets in person this season, don’t worry, you can live stream Charlotte Hornets games on a host of different devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iPhone, Samsung Smart TV, and more.

Although Bally Sports Plus and DIRECTV STREAM both carry BallySports Southeast, the regional sports network that broadcasts Hornets games to local fans in North Carolina, DIRECTV STREAM is our top pick for watching the Hornets this season. With DIRECTV STREAM “Choice,” Hornets fans not only get access to Bally Sports Southeast, but also to Hornets games that air on ABC, ESPN, and TNT, as well as WJZY FOX 46 Charlotte for watching the Panthers on Sundays.

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Bally Sports+

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Table of Contents
  1. How to watch tonight’s Hornets game
  2. The most important channels for Hornets fans
  3. How to watch the Charlotte Hornets on DIRECTV STREAM
  4. Watching the Charlotte Hornets FAQ
  5. More NBA Team Viewing Guides

How to watch tonight’s Hornets game

What channel are the Hornets on tonight? We list the Hornets TV schedule, as well as the live TV streaming services that carry each game, in the easy to use table below.

The most important channels for Hornets fans

If you live in Charlotte, most Hornets games will air on Bally Sports Southeast. When the Hornets are on national TV, the games will be broadcast on either ABC, ESPN, or TNT. Out of-market Hornets fans can tune in to games on NBA League Pass, as well as the national channels mentioned above.

Bally Sports+DIRECTV STREAM – ChoiceDIRECTV STREAMFubo Sports Plus with NFL RedZoneFuboHulu + Live TVSling Orange & BlueYouTube TV
ABC ABC
ESPN ESPN
NBA TV NBA TV
Bally Sports Southeast Bally Sports Southeast
TNT TNT

How to watch the Charlotte Hornets on DIRECTV STREAM

The DIRECTV STREAM library of regional sports networks, Bally Sports Southeast included, is available in the more expensive “Choice” package, not in the base package. In addition to Hornets broadcasts, Charlotte sports fans will be able to tune in to Atlanta Braves games on Bally Sports Southeast.

DIRECTV STREAM also carries Bally Sports Carolina for watching the Hurricanes, as well the channels you need to live stream ACC football, Big Ten football, and NFL games.

Watching the Charlotte Hornets FAQ

Can I watch the Hornets game on Bally Sports Plus?

You can watch some Hornets games on Bally Sports Plus, but it isn’t a complete solution. If you live in Charlotte or Raleigh, you can watch the Hornets on Bally Sports Plus only when Bally Sports Southeast has the game. Out-of-market fans can’t watch the Hornets on Bally Sports Plus and Bally Sports Plus will be blacked out when the Hornets are on ABC, ESPN, or TNT. If you want access to every Hornets game, DIRECTV STREAM carries every game from one platform, or you can add a Bally Sports Plus subscription to fuboTV, Hulu, or YouTube TV for roughly the same price as DIRECTV STREAM “Choice.”

Can I watch the Hornets on Sling TV?

Only out-of-market and some national broadcasts. If you live in the Charlotte area, you can’t watch most Hornets games on Sling TV because the platform doesn’t carry Bally Sports Southeast or ABC. When the Hornets are on ESPN, or TNT, you can watch the game on Sling Orange. If you live out-of-market, you can watch the Hornets on Sling TV by adding NBA League Pass.

Can I watch the Hornets on YouTube TV?

Only out-of-market and some national broadcasts. If you live in the Charlotte area, you can’t watch most Hornets games on YouTube TV because the platform doesn’t carry Bally Sports Southeast. When the Hornets are on ABC, ESPN, or TNT, you can watch the game on YouTube TV. If you live out-of-market, you can watch the Hornets on YouTube TV by adding NBA League Pass.

How can I watch the Hornets out-of-market?

There are several good options. If you don’t live in Charlotte, you can watch the Hornets out-of-market with NBA League Pass. YouTube TV, Sling, fuboTV, and DIRECTV STREAM all offer add-ons for NBA League Pass, or you can buy a subscription à la carte on Amazon.


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