Stadiums / Spectrum Center
Spectrum Center
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Charlotte
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 19,077
- Opened
- 2005
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood
- Home teams
- Charlotte Hornets
- League
- NBA
- Sports
- Basketball
- Categories
- sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Charlotte
- Nicknames
- The Hive
Downtown Charlotte arena that hosted Bobcats and Hornets basketball.
Former names
- Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Time Warner Cable Arena
Former home teams
- Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats
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Home team history
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Charlotte Hornets
2005-present · NBA
Features · Architecture
Carolina Sports District
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Located near Charlotte's major attractions.
Center City Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The surrounding area creates a fan gathering space.
Features · History
Alonzo Mourning
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the franchise center.
Charlotte Coliseum Legacy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display honoring the original Hornets home.
Charlotte Hornets Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Bobby Phills and franchise legends.
Hornets Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Kemba Walker
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the modern Hornets star.
Larry Johnson
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the original Hornets star.
Features · Experience
Charlotte Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with Queen City culture.
Charlotte Hornets Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Hive Society
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate Hornets fan community.
Hornets Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Hugo the Hornet
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Purple and Teal
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The iconic franchise identity.
Traditions
Hive Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Hive" and "Buzz City!" chants echo throughout Spectrum Center before tipoff and after big plays.
Buzz City Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Buzz City" is the franchise's signature identity, displayed across the arena and embraced by fans.
Hugo's Sky Dunks Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot Hugo the Hornet performs high-flying trampoline dunks and comedy routines throughout the game.
Purple & Teal Out Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
The arena transforms into a sea of purple and teal during marquee games.
Hive Drumline Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Hornets drumline leads fan participation and keeps the energy high throughout the game.
History & timeline
Alonzo Mourning Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Mourning gallery
Alonzo Mourning — Zo and the fierce identity of original Hornets basketball.
Bobcats Era History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Bobcats wing
Bobcats era history — the Charlotte years before the Hornets name returned.
Buzz City Culture Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Buzz City wing
Buzz City culture — the identity that makes Hornets Nation one of a kind.
Charlotte Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Charlotte basketball wing
Charlotte basketball history — uptown hoops and one of the NBA's most unique brands.
Dell Curry Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Curry gallery
Dell Curry — franchise sharpshooter and father of Charlotte basketball royalty.
Expansion Team Success Story Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion wing
Expansion team success story — the original Hornets and an instant NBA sensation.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from 1988 expansion to Buzz City revival.
Glen Rice Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Rice gallery
Glen Rice — All-Star scorer and 1990s Hornets sharpshooting legend.
Greatest Hornets Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Hornets history — from Grandmama to Kemba in Buzz City.
Hornets Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Hornets Hall of Fame — every teal and purple immortal.
Hornets Return Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, return wing
Hornets return exhibit — Buzz City reclaimed and teal and purple restored.
Kemba Walker Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Walker gallery
Kemba Walker — Buzz City hero and the face of the modern Hornets revival.
Larry Johnson Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Johnson gallery
Larry Johnson — Grandmama and the original Hornets era in Charlotte.
Michael Jordan Ownership Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, ownership wing
Michael Jordan ownership era — MJ and the Hornets return to Buzz City.
Muggsy Bogues Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Bogues gallery
Muggsy Bogues — the smallest player in NBA history and a Charlotte icon.
Original Hornets Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, original Hornets wing
Original Hornets era — one of the most beloved expansion teams in sports history.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff history wing
Hornets playoff history — Buzz City postseason pride through the decades.
Carolina Basketball Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Carolina basketball wing
Carolina basketball legacy — Hornets, Tar Heels country, and Buzz City culture.
Entertainment
Hugo the Hornet Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Hugo the Hornet — one of the NBA's most iconic mascots and symbol of Buzz City.
Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays
Heritage nights celebrating the original 1990s Hornets era and franchise legends.
Buzz City Events Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, Buzz City gamedays
Buzz City events when Hornets Nation fills Spectrum Center in teal and purple.
Throwback Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, throwback gamedays
Throwback celebrations honoring Grandmama, Zo, Muggsy, and 1990s Hornets nostalgia.
Honey Bees Dance Team Iconic
Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday
Honey Bees dance team performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
Community Events Iconic
Special Event · Spectrum Center and plaza, special events
Community events celebrating Charlotte and Carolina basketball culture.
Charlotte Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Spectrum Center and uptown Charlotte, special events
Charlotte festivals celebrating Buzz City and uptown gameday culture.
Hornets Fan Gatherings Iconic
Special Event · Spectrum Center, special gamedays
Hornets fan gatherings — Buzz City and one of the NBA's most unique brands.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Hornets season at Spectrum Center.
Experiences
1990s Hornets Nostalgia Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Spectrum Center and Charlotte, gameday
Experience 1990s Hornets nostalgia — Grandmama, Zo, Muggsy, and teal and purple forever.
Carolina Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Spectrum Center and Charlotte, gameday
Experience Carolina basketball culture — Hornets, Tar Heels country, and Buzz City pride.
Concert at Spectrum Center Iconic Must experience
Concert · Spectrum Center, special events
Attend a concert at Spectrum Center — uptown Charlotte entertainment beyond basketball.
First Hornets Game at Spectrum Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Spectrum Center
Your first Hornets game at Spectrum Center — Hugo, teal, purple, and Buzz City.
Hornets Heritage Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Spectrum Center, heritage game
Attend a Hornets heritage night — celebrating the original 1990s era in Charlotte.
Hornets Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Hornets wins
Stay through a Hornets victory celebration — Buzz City at full voice.
Hornets vs Hawks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Spectrum Center, Hornets vs Hawks
Southeast Division rivalry when Atlanta visits Charlotte.
Hornets vs Heat Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Spectrum Center, Hornets vs Heat
Southeast rivalry when Miami visits Spectrum Center.
Hornets vs Magic Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Spectrum Center, Hornets vs Magic
Southeast rivalry when Orlando visits Spectrum Center.
Kemba Walker Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Spectrum Center, Kemba tribute game
Attend a Kemba Walker tribute night — honoring the Buzz City hero at Spectrum Center.
Meet Hugo the Hornet Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Meet Hugo the Hornet — one of the NBA's most iconic mascots up close.
Muggsy Bogues Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Bogues gallery
Visit the Muggsy Bogues display — Charlotte's smallest giant and franchise icon.
NASCAR Hall of Fame During Game Weekend Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · NASCAR Hall of Fame, gameday weekend
Visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame during game weekend — Charlotte sports culture at its best.
One of the NBA's Most Unique Brands Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Spectrum Center and Charlotte, gameday
Experience one of the NBA's most unique brands — teal, purple, and Buzz City.
Original Hornets Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, original Hornets wing
Visit the original Hornets exhibit — one of the most beloved expansion teams ever.
Spectrum Center Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Spectrum Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Spectrum Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
Teal Out Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, teal out gamedays
Experience a teal out crowd — Spectrum Center packed in teal for Hornets gamedays.
Teal Throwback Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Spectrum Center, throwback game
Attend a teal throwback night — 1990s Hornets nostalgia at Spectrum Center.
Uptown Charlotte Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Uptown Charlotte, pregame
Explore uptown Charlotte before the game — Buzz City gameday energy.
Uptown Charlotte Nightlife Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Uptown Charlotte, postgame
Explore uptown Charlotte nightlife after the game — Buzz City after dark.
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