Atlanta Hawks @ New Orleans Pelicans: Oct 31, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Atlanta HawksHawks
2-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, October 31, 2026
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Hawks vs Pelicans tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Hawks vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, October 31, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassPelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Henri VeesaarHawksCOut For SeasonACLSep 21, 2026
Mouhamed GueyeHawksFOutFootJul 15, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hawks

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hawks vs Pelicans Preview

The Hawks are 2-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Hawks won last season's series 2-0. The Hawks rank 9th in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Johnson (21.7 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Hawks vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesHawks 2-0

Previous meetings

Hawks vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Hawks 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
124.7#3
Points per game
124.7#3
109.0#9
Opponent points
128.0#28
47.7%#9
Field goal %
47.8%#8
34.9%#12
Three-point %
30.9%#22
74.7%#20
Free throw %
86.2%#3
44.7#14
Rebounds
45.7#11
33.3#1
Assists
24.7#18
11.7#4
Steals
11.7#4
3.0#26
Blocks
5.3#13
14.0#8
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hawks2-11.0
4Raptors2-11.0
5Pacers2-11.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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Hawks vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Hawks vs Pelicans start?

The Atlanta Hawks play the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hawks vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hawks and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Hawks were 2-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Hawks vs Pelicans?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Henri Veesaar (Hawks, out for season, acl); Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks, out, foot); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Hawks vs Pelicans go last season?

The Hawks won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hawks vs Pelicans game?

The Hawks beat the Pelicans 117-100 on Jan 7, 2026 at home.

Where is Hawks vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Hawks vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hawks and Pelicans markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Pelicans+ for Pelicans fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.