How to Watch Hornets vs. Lakers on DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
The Hornets visit the Lakers on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT), at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. The current official NBA schedule lists NBC and Peacock for the broadcast.
Our NBA on DIRECTV guide explains national channels and streaming services. Compare DIRECTV viewing options at your address, and confirm the exact game listing before changing a subscription.
Game details
| Detail | Scheduled information |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT) |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Listed viewing services | NBC and Peacock |
Watching through DIRECTV or a separate app
For the NBC telecast, check your local NBC station and its scheduled window. NBC coverage can vary by market; Peacock provides a separate streaming option with eligible access.
Use your current live guide to confirm the program and channel for your account. A general network announcement does not establish that every television provider, package or local station carries the same feed.
Using Peacock on a streaming device
Peacock is a separate streaming service. Check the plan and account requirements for this game before subscribing. Finding the app on your television, phone or streaming device does not mean its content is included with your television package.
On a supported device, open Peacock, sign in with an eligible account and locate the live NBA game listing. Test sign-in and playback before the scheduled start so that account or device questions can be resolved ahead of tip-off.
Check the exact matchup in the guide
Search for either team and verify the opponent, date and start time. The same network may show studio coverage, a replay or another sporting event at a different time. Broadcast schedules can change, so recheck on game day.
For an NBC game, local station numbers and viewing windows vary by market. For an NBCSN listing, confirm the current channel lineup directly rather than assuming that a historical network name or channel number still applies.
Local and out-of-market viewing
Local team coverage and league subscriptions have their own rights and restrictions. Check official team viewing information for any local alternative. An over-the-air listing does not establish provider carriage at your address.
A separate league subscription should not be assumed to include a nationally scheduled stream. Confirm access to this exact game before purchasing any additional service, and check the supported devices and regional restrictions.
Before tip-off
Use the official NBA injury report and current team updates for player availability. This guide does not predict active players or starting lineups and does not repeat older injury designations as confirmation for a future game.
If you plan to record or replay the broadcast, check the features supported by the service carrying it. DIRECTV recording settings do not necessarily control a separate Peacock stream, and replay availability follows the streaming service's current terms.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Hornets vs. Lakers?
The game is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT), at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Where can I watch Hornets vs. Lakers?
The current NBA schedule lists NBC and Peacock. Confirm the current listing and account access on game day.
Is Peacock included with every DIRECTV package?
No. Confirm Peacock subscription requirements separately; having a DIRECTV device or the Peacock app does not establish access.
How do I confirm the television channel?
Use your current address-specific DIRECTV guide. Local NBC channel numbers and carriage vary by market, and NBCSN carriage must be checked separately.
Questions about DIRECTV viewing options? Call 1-855-690-9884 to check options at your address.
Details reviewed November 9, 2026. Times and TV assignments may change. Channel and app access depend on subscription, location and device. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.