Sept. 18, 2026, 7:05 a.m. ET

The Charlotte Hornets have partnered with DAZN for direct-to-consumer streaming starting in the 2026-27 season.This new streaming service is for Hornets fans living outside of the Charlotte, North Carolina, and South Carolina areas.Local fans can continue to watch games on WSOC-TV or TV64.DAZN now holds streaming partnerships with a total of 10 NBA teams.

Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Charlotte Hornets announced a new partnership with DAZN. DAZN will serve as Charlotte’s direct-to-consumer platform for Hornets fans who are located beyond Charlotte and the surrounding North and South Carolina areas. Viewers native to Charlotte will still be able to watch Hornets games on WSOC-TV or TV64. Broadcasters have yet to be confirmed, but all signs point to the duo of Eric Collins and former 10-year Charlotte Hornets veteran Dell Curry remaining with the team.

This deal is one of many made recently by DAZN, as the streaming platform now has agreed to deals with 10 different NBA teams. In addition to the Hornets, DAZN is partnered with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards.

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