🔥 Trending Charlotte Hornets Announce Major Broadcast Partnership with Cox

The Charlotte Hornets recently announced a new broadcasting agreement for their non-nationally televised games, set to begin in the 2026-27 NBA season ¹. However, this new deal is not with Cox, but rather with WSOC Channel 9 and TV64 ¹.

Details of the New Broadcasting Agreement

The agreement means that local viewers in the Charlotte region will be able to watch non-nationally televised Hornets games on WSOC Channel 9 and TV64 ¹. This marks a significant change in how fans will access games, moving away from previous broadcast arrangements.

Historical Context and Ownership

It's important to clarify the distinction regarding Cox. While Cox Media Group, which owns WSOC-TV (Channel 9) and WAXN-TV (TV64), was acquired by Apollo Global Management in 2019, the new broadcasting deal is specifically with the stations WSOC and TV64 ²³. Cox Sports Television (CST) is a regional sports network that has historically carried sports content, including some related to the Hornets when they were in New Orleans, but the current deal for the Charlotte Hornets is with the local broadcast channels ⁴.

As of August 2026, the Hornets have not yet announced further details regarding this new broadcasting partnership ¹.