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How to watch the Hornets
FanDuel Sports Network shut down after 2025-26. Hornets local games now air on WSOC-TV (ABC 9) and WAXN (TV64), plus Gray and Sinclair stations in the Carolinas.
Free games: Every non-national game.
The Hornets channel decoder
WSOC 9 / TV64
WSOC-TV (ABC 9) and WAXN (TV64), plus Gray and Sinclair stations in the Carolinas.
DAZN
Hornets on DAZN.
Antenna
Every non-national game.
League Pass
Outside the home market, League Pass carries Hornets games that aren't on national TV.
Next Hornets games
Local channel shown is the team's usual home. Free-TV simulcasts for package teams are listed game by game on the team's site.
Blacked out where you live?
Am I blacked out?
Your ZIP plus your team. We'll tell you if League Pass blocks it and where to watch instead.
Our ZIP map is approximate. The NBA's League Pass blackout guide is the final word.
Quick answers
What channel are Hornets games on in 2026-27?
Local Hornets games air on WSOC-TV (ABC 9) and WAXN (TV64), plus Gray and Sinclair stations in the Carolinas. National games air on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock or Prime Video instead.
How can I stream the Hornets without cable?
Hornets on DAZN. DAZN carries local games in the home market.
Can I watch the Hornets for free?
Yes: Every non-national game. You need a TV antenna in the home market. National games on NBC and ABC are free with an antenna anywhere in the US.
Are Hornets games blacked out on League Pass?
Yes, inside the team's home market, and for every national game. Outside the market, League Pass shows their non-national games.
Are the Hornets still on FanDuel Sports Network?
No. FanDuel Sports Network shut down after the 2025-26 season. The Hornets moved to WSOC 9 / TV64.