Charlotte Hornets @ Atlanta Hawks: Dec 26, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
3:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Atlanta HawksHawks
2-2 · Home

Hornets vs Hawks tips off at 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks).

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

Date & time
Saturday, December 26, 20263:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN
Arena
State Farm ArenaAtlanta

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
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Hawks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Hawks Preview

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

The Hornets won last season's series 3-1. The Hawks rank 1st in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Jalen Johnson (21.5 points per game).

Hornets vs Hawks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesHawks 1-0
2025-26 season seriesHornets 3-1

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Hawks Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPHawks 4 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
121.0#6
111.0#11
Opponent points
111.8#13
41.5%#28
Field goal %
46.5%#11
29.8%#27
Three-point %
33.3%#16
87.0%#2
Free throw %
74.0%#19
47.8#6
Rebounds
42.3#23
21.5#30
Assists
31.5#1
6.8#24
Steals
11.3#4
5.3#13
Blocks
3.3#28
17.8#27
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0

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Hornets vs Hawks FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Hawks start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tip-off is 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Hawks on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Hawks records?

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

Who is injured for Hornets vs Hawks?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Henri Veesaar (Hawks, out for season, acl); Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks, out, foot); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).

Who leads the Hornets vs Hawks season series?

The Hawks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Hornets vs Hawks game?

The Hawks beat the Hornets 128-81 on Oct 23, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Hawks being played?

At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.

Is Hornets vs Hawks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Hawks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.