The Charlotte Hornets are an NBA Eastern Conference (Southeast Division) team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their home, Spectrum Center, holds 19,444 fans (expandable to 20,200).
Seating Guide
Lower and upper level sections are numbered 101–117 and 201–233, with sections 105/114 around center court considered the best seats, and 104/106/113/115 also strong options.
Tickets
Official tickets can be purchased through the club’s website.
“Buzz City” began as a genuine grassroots fan campaign (“Bring Back the Buzz”) pushing to restore the Hornets name and colors after the Bobcats era; it succeeded in 2014 and is now the team’s official Charlotte brand, extending into a fan loyalty program (Buzz City Rewards).
📍 Getting There
Spectrum Center · 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Tap the button below to see transit, walking, and driving directions from your current location to the stadium, via Google Maps.
💡 Insider Tips
🚌 Getting Around
LYNX Blue Line (light rail) stops right in front of the arena at CTC/Arena station. The free CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar also connects the east and west uptown areas.
🏨 Lodging
Hyatt House Charlotte Center City, Residence Inn Charlotte City Center, and The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte are all a 1–2 minute walk.
🎟️ Tickets
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the official resale channel, NBATickets.com. With one of the lowest average attendances in the NBA, same-day tickets are relatively easy to find.
🗺️ City Pass Bundling
Charlotte isn’t part of the official CityPASS program. The NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Mint Museum are within walking distance of the arena.
💡 Insider Tips
Only small bags under 5x7x1.5 inches are allowed (no backpacks or totes), though clear bags aren’t required. The Trade Street gate gets crowded, so try the Fifth Street gate instead.