Hornets to Air Five Home Games on Free TV for First Time in 17 Years
For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Charlotte Hornets will broadcast games on free over-the-air television for local audiences.
Partnership with Media Companies
The Hornets, along with Gray Media, Capitol Broadcasting, and FanDuel Sports Southeast, announced on Tuesday that they will simulcast five games. These games will be available in various markets across the Carolinas through the Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network and other Gray affiliates. Capitol Broadcasting will distribute the games in the Raleigh area.
Broadcast Details
In the Charlotte market, the games will be shown on WSOC-TV Channel 9 and TV 64.
Scheduled Games
The five games being broadcast are:
- January 27 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- January 31 vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- February 5 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- February 27 vs. Dallas Mavericks
- March 3 vs. Golden State Warriors, featuring Charlotte native Stephen Curry.
Hornets’ Commitment to Fans
“We’re excited to partner with Gray Media’s Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network to make our FanDuel Sports Southeast broadcasts available to a wider audience across the Carolinas,” said Shelly Cayette-Weston, Hornets president of business operations. “As an organization, we remain committed to growing our fanbase, extending the reach of our TV audience, and making our broadcasts more accessible to all.”
