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Hive Chant
"Hive" and "Buzz City!" chants echo throughout Spectrum Center before tipoff and after big plays.
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2005Opened
19,077Capacity
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HardwoodSurface
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The basics
About Spectrum Center
Downtown Charlotte arena that hosted Bobcats and Hornets basketball.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Basketball
- League
- NBA
- Nicknames
- The Hive
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyCharlotte Bobcats Arena, Time Warner Cable Arena
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Buzz City
"Buzz City" is the franchise's signature identity, displayed across the arena and embraced by fans.
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Hugo's Sky Dunks
Mascot Hugo the Hornet performs high-flying trampoline dunks and comedy routines throughout the game.
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Hive Drumline
The Hornets drumline leads fan participation and keeps the energy high throughout the game.
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Alonzo Mourning Legacy
Alonzo Mourning — Zo and the fierce identity of original Hornets basketball.
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Bobcats Era History
Bobcats era history — the Charlotte years before the Hornets name returned.
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Buzz City Culture
Buzz City culture — the identity that makes Hornets Nation one of a kind.
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Charlotte Basketball History
Charlotte basketball history — uptown hoops and one of the NBA's most unique brands.
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Dell Curry Legacy
Dell Curry — franchise sharpshooter and father of Charlotte basketball royalty.
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Expansion Team Success Story
Expansion team success story — the original Hornets and an instant NBA sensation.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from 1988 expansion to Buzz City revival.
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Glen Rice Legacy
Glen Rice — All-Star scorer and 1990s Hornets sharpshooting legend.
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Greatest Hornets Moments
The greatest moments in Hornets history — from Grandmama to Kemba in Buzz City.
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Hornets Hall of Fame
The complete Hornets Hall of Fame — every teal and purple immortal.
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Hornets Return Exhibit
Hornets return exhibit — Buzz City reclaimed and teal and purple restored.
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Kemba Walker Legacy
Kemba Walker — Buzz City hero and the face of the modern Hornets revival.
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Larry Johnson Legacy
Larry Johnson — Grandmama and the original Hornets era in Charlotte.
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Michael Jordan Ownership Era
Michael Jordan ownership era — MJ and the Hornets return to Buzz City.
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Muggsy Bogues Legacy
Muggsy Bogues — the smallest player in NBA history and a Charlotte icon.
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Original Hornets Era
Original Hornets era — one of the most beloved expansion teams in sports history.
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Playoff History
Hornets playoff history — Buzz City postseason pride through the decades.
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Heritage Nights
Heritage nights celebrating the original 1990s Hornets era and franchise legends.
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Buzz City Events
Buzz City events when Hornets Nation fills Spectrum Center in teal and purple.
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Throwback Celebrations
Throwback celebrations honoring Grandmama, Zo, Muggsy, and 1990s Hornets nostalgia.
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1990s Hornets Nostalgia
Experience 1990s Hornets nostalgia — Grandmama, Zo, Muggsy, and teal and purple forever.
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Carolina Basketball Culture
Experience Carolina basketball culture — Hornets, Tar Heels country, and Buzz City pride.
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Concert at Spectrum Center
Attend a concert at Spectrum Center — uptown Charlotte entertainment beyond basketball.
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First Hornets Game at Spectrum Center
Your first Hornets game at Spectrum Center — Hugo, teal, purple, and Buzz City.
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Hornets Heritage Night
Attend a Hornets heritage night — celebrating the original 1990s era in Charlotte.
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Hornets Victory Celebration
Stay through a Hornets victory celebration — Buzz City at full voice.
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Hornets vs Hawks
Southeast Division rivalry when Atlanta visits Charlotte.
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Hornets vs Heat
Southeast rivalry when Miami visits Spectrum Center.
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Hornets vs Magic
Southeast rivalry when Orlando visits Spectrum Center.
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Kemba Walker Tribute Night
Attend a Kemba Walker tribute night — honoring the Buzz City hero at Spectrum Center.
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Larry Johnson
Visit the Larry Johnson display — Grandmama and the original Hornets era.
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Meet Hugo the Hornet
Meet Hugo the Hornet — one of the NBA's most iconic mascots up close.
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Muggsy Bogues
Visit the Muggsy Bogues display — Charlotte's smallest giant and franchise icon.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame During Game Weekend
Visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame during game weekend — Charlotte sports culture at its best.
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One of the NBA's Most Unique Brands
Experience one of the NBA's most unique brands — teal, purple, and Buzz City.
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Original Hornets Exhibit
Visit the original Hornets exhibit — one of the most beloved expansion teams ever.
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Spectrum Center Tour
Behind-the-scenes Spectrum Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
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Teal Out Crowd
Experience a teal out crowd — Spectrum Center packed in teal for Hornets gamedays.
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Teal Throwback Night
Attend a teal throwback night — 1990s Hornets nostalgia at Spectrum Center.
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Uptown Charlotte
Explore uptown Charlotte before the game — Buzz City gameday energy.
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Uptown Charlotte Nightlife
Explore uptown Charlotte nightlife after the game — Buzz City after dark.
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Carolina Basketball Legacy
Carolina basketball legacy — Hornets, Tar Heels country, and Buzz City culture.
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Honey Bees Dance Team
Honey Bees dance team performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
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Community Events
Community events celebrating Charlotte and Carolina basketball culture.
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Charlotte Festivals
Charlotte festivals celebrating Buzz City and uptown gameday culture.
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Hornets Fan Gatherings
Hornets fan gatherings — Buzz City and one of the NBA's most unique brands.
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Architecture
Carolina Sports District
Located near Charlotte's major attractions.
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Historic Marker
Buzz City Plaza
Plaza outside Spectrum Center where Hornets fans gather before tip-off.
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History
Alonzo Mourning
Honors the franchise center.
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History
Charlotte Coliseum Legacy
Display honoring the original Hornets home.
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History
Charlotte Hornets Retired Numbers
Honors Bobby Phills and franchise legends.
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Displays
Hornets History Displays
Exhibits on Hornets basketball from the original teal era through today’s Buzz City.
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History
Kemba Walker
Celebrates the modern Hornets star.
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Displays
Larry Johnson Tribute
Tribute to Larry Johnson and the Grandmama-era Hornets.
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Experience
Charlotte Basketball
Combines NBA basketball with Queen City culture.
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Experience
Charlotte Hornets Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Hive Society
The passionate Hornets fan community.
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Experience
Hornets Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Hugo the Hornet
The mascot experience.
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Experience
Purple and Teal
The iconic franchise identity.
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Statue
Hugo Statue
Hugo the Hornet — Charlotte’s mascot landmark and a Spectrum Center photo stop. Meet Hugo on the plaza; this is the mascot icon, not a separate bronze monument.
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Signature
Crown Club
Premium Crown Club space inside Spectrum Center.
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Signature
Hive Entertainment Stage
Entertainment stage that hosts pregame and in-arena Hive performances.
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Displays
Hornets Legacy Wall
Wall celebrating Hornets franchise history and Charlotte basketball.
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Displays
Team Hall of Honor
Hall honoring Hornets greats and retired numbers.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Hornets season at Spectrum Center.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- Charlotte BobcatsNBA
- 2005-presentCharlotte HornetsNBA
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