Charlotte Hornets Playoffs 2027
The Charlotte Hornets are 1-0 (1.000), 6th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 6 seed and play the Washington Wizards (No. 3) in the first round. Next: home to the Atlanta Hawks, Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT on NBA League Pass.
HawksFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT · NBA League Pass
Wizards No. 3Then the 2/7 winnerEastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raptors | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 | Wizards | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 |  Pistons | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 | Hawks | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 | Hornets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 |  Pacers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 |  Knicks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 |  Nets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Magic | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 |  Celtics | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 |  Cavaliers | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Bucks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Heat | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Bulls | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Hornets Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | at Nets | W 110-103 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Heat | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | vs Wizards | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at Pistons | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Wizards | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs 76ers | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs Pistons | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Nets | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Charlotte Hornets playoffs page refreshes after every Hornets game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Charlotte Hornets playoffs FAQ
Are the Charlotte Hornets in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 6 in the East, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Charlotte Hornets play in the first round?
The Washington Wizards (No. 3), on the road; then the 2/7 winner.
When is the next Hornets game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Atlanta Hawks, on NBA League Pass.
Does winning the Southeast matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.