How to Watch Charlotte Hornets Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 13, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Charlotte Hornets this 2027 NBA season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Charlotte enter this stretch at 1-1 (4th in Southeast Division). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CHA @ BOS on October 14, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Charlotte Hornets Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Charlotte Hornets games on Sling TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV Stream.
- Sat, Oct 31Philadelphia 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets5:00 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31Philadelphia 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets5:00 PM CDT
- Mon, Oct 26Washington Wizards @ Charlotte Hornets6:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 30Charlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards6:00 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31Philadelphia 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets5:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics on October 14, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets on October 21, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets on October 24, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026
You can watch Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets for free with DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons on October 28, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards on October 30, 2026
You can watch Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards for free with DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets on October 31, 2026
You can watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets on November 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Hornets Games & Where They Aired
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Oct 11
Milwaukee Bucks @ Charlotte Hornets 90-105 -
Oct 6
Brooklyn Nets @ Charlotte Hornets 124-90 Aired on: NBA TV
Watching Hornets Games on Local Channels
The Charlotte Hornets sit in the Charlotte TV market. None of the upcoming games are on a channel that has a local station there, so every one of them needs a national network or a streaming pass.
Local stations in Charlotte
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | WSOC 9 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | WBTV 3 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | WCNC 36 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | WJZY 46 | DirecTV Stream and Fubo |
| The CW | WCCB8 18 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
These are the carriers our market data confirms, and it runs behind on smaller-market deals, so treat a missing service as unconfirmed rather than unavailable. Check your ZIP code with a service before you pay for a month. See local channels for more markets.
Streaming Services That Carry Hornets Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Hornets Games?
Across the 14 scheduled Hornets games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV Stream | 9 of 14 | 64% |
| Fubo | 8 of 14 | 57% |
| YouTube TV | 8 of 14 | 57% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 7 of 14 | 50% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 5 of 14 | 36% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 5 of 14 | 36% |
| Fubo Elite | 4 of 14 | 29% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 3 of 14 | 21% |
| Prime Video | 2 of 14 | 14% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Hornets Game?
To cover every network carrying Charlotte Hornets games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- DIRECTV Stream: $86.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
That means you can watch Charlotte Hornets for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Hornets (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Charlotte Hornets game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $86.99/mo:
- DIRECTV Stream — $86.99/mo
Last updated: October 13, 2026