Hornets 2026-27 theme nights: Marvel Night Miller shirt, Space Jam vest, Grateful Dead and HBCU nights

Oct 15, 2026

26 theme dates

The Hornets have 26 theme and promotional dates at Spectrum Center in 2026-27, starting with a T-shirt for every fan on Opening Night against Atlanta on Oct. 23.

Canes Night and a winter hat

Canes Night on Oct. 24 vs. Miami pairs a ticket with a Hornets x Hurricanes long-sleeve. On Oct. 26 vs. Washington, the first 7,500 fans get a winter hat.

Cup Nights and Grateful Dead

Cup Night on Nov. 6 vs. Boston brings a rally towel. The Grateful Dead package on Nov. 9 includes a hoodie, and Peanuts Night on Nov. 23 a Snoopy cap.

Space Jam at 30

Throwback Night on Nov. 30 vs. Washington carries a Space Jam 30th anniversary package with an exclusive Tune Squad-style hooded vest.

Marvel Night

On Dec. 14 vs. Toronto, the first 7,500 fans get a Brandon Miller Winter Soldier long-sleeve T-shirt.

Star Wars and HBCU Night

Star Wars Night is Jan. 25 vs. Orlando. HBCU Night on Jan. 31 vs. the Lakers comes with a custom Hornets HBCU baseball jersey.

Divine Nine to AAPI

A D9-inspired bucket hat on Feb. 13, Los Hornets on March 13, Women’s Impact Night on March 24 and AAPI Heritage Night on April 6.

Cowboy hat finale

Buzz City Appreciation Night on April 9 vs. Brooklyn closes the home slate with a cowboy hat for the first 7,500 fans.

Photo credit

Spectrum Center in Charlotte, December 2016. Photo by Matthew D. Britt, CC-BY-2.0, resized.

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