CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Hornets season tips off on the road 10/21 at Brooklyn. Join the official watch party at Clutch Kitchen and Pour House at 7:30pm ET.
The team returns home for the home opener at Spectrum Center on Friday, October 23 at 7pm ET vs. division rival Atlanta Hawks. Petey Pablo will perform at halftime and all fans in attendance receive an exclusive “Raise Up” Hornets giveaway shirt.
Then on Saturday, October 24 at 6p ET, the Hornets host southeast rival Miami Heat — now featuring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in a rematch of last year’s wild play-in game.
As a fan-first team, the Hornets brought back Hugo’s Hive Menu with fan-friendly concession prices every home game, plus community events from Purple & Teal Day to Hugo visits at the NC and SC State Fairs and road-game watch parties all season.
To learn more visit hornets.com and follow @hornets.
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