How to Watch Heat vs. Hornets on DIRECTV
The Miami Heat visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with tipoff at 6 PM ET at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. It isn't a national TV game. In each team's home market, check the DIRECTV guide for the local game broadcast and availability at your address. Fans outside both markets can stream it on NBA League Pass.
Heat vs. Hornets game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 |
| Tipoff | 6 PM ET (3 PM PT) |
| Arena | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. |
| Miami TV | the team's local broadcast (check your local guide) |
| Charlotte TV | Hornets' local broadcast partner |
| Out of market | NBA League Pass |
How to watch on DIRECTV
In South Florida, In each team's home market, check the DIRECTV guide for the local game broadcast and availability at your address. In the Charlotte area, the Hornets' local broadcast is carried by DIRECTV where available. If you're in neither market, the game is blacked out on local TV and streams on NBA League Pass instead. National games on ESPN, NBA TV and NBC are covered in our NBA on DIRECTV guide, and you can add NBA TV and other sports networks with the MySports package.
What's next for both teams
The Heat host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV, then visit Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The two teams' schedules come from the NBA's official 2026-27 calendar and can change.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Heat vs. Hornets today?
Tipoff is 6 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
What channel is Heat vs. Hornets on?
Check your local guide for each team's broadcast. Out-of-market viewing may be available through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules.
Is Heat vs. Hornets on national TV?
No. The game isn't on ESPN, NBC, Prime Video or NBA TV.
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Details reviewed October 24, 2026. Game times and TV listings come from the NBA and team schedules and may change. Team names, NBA, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.