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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