Spectrum Center is an arena in Charlotte, in North Carolina's Charlotte Region, home of Charlotte Hornets. Next on our calendar: Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky), November 8. Box office, parking, bag and accessibility details below were read from the venue’s own site on October 27, 2026.
- TypeArenaNot published
- Upcoming12live from our calendar
- WhereCharlotteMecklenburg County, Charlotte Region
- TicketsTicketmasterofficial seller below
Coming Up at Spectrum Center
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky) | Sun, Nov 8 (Starts 3:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto | Wed, Nov 18 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| RUSH: Fifty Something Tour | Nov 20-22 (Fri Nov 20 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 22 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North Carolina | Fri, Nov 27 (12:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Invitational (tennis: Osaka, Anisimova, Tiafoe, Tien) | Fri, Dec 11: Starts 12:00 PM (arena calendar) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve | Sat, Dec 12 (Two shows: 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour | Fri, Jan 29 (8:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers | Sun, Jan 31 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| WWE SmackDown | Fri, Feb 19 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level | Tue, Mar 9 (7:30 PM; one show only) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Greta Van Fleet: Into the Beginning World Tour (with The Kooks and Luna Li) | Fri, Mar 12 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| 2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, First and Second Rounds | Mar 19-21 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Charlotte Region events.
About Spectrum Center
Uptown Charlotte arena, home of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets and a major concert and event venue beside the Lynx light rail.
Home of: Charlotte Hornets
Tickets and Box Office
- Official tickets: Ticketmaster.com is the official online ticketing provider; venue warns tickets from other sources may be invalid.
- Box office: Ticket Office at 333 East Trade Street (location inside the arena not stated). Open only on ticketed event days, starting four hours before each event; closed during Hornets games. Ticket Sales (704) 688-8901. Fully cashless (credit, debit, Ready Station prepaid cards).
- Phone: (704) 688-9000
Parking
Nearly 30,000 off-street spaces within a 15-minute walk; reserve through SpotHero. Seven park-and-ride lots with Lynx light rail to Trade Street Station. Arena sits across Trade Street from the Charlotte Transportation Center.
Bag Policy
No bag policy published on the pages we read.
Accessibility
Venue says it meets or exceeds ADA requirements. Fifth Street entrance (near disabled drop-off) or Trade Street entrance (elevator just inside). Wheelchair and companion seating by availability, call (704) 688-8128. Free assistive listening devices at Guest Services near the main lobby (ID deposit). Guide dogs and service animals permitted. Interpreting for concerts: contact Guest Services at (704) 688-8128 within three weeks after ticket sales begin. Questions: arenainfo@hornets.com.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Map point: 35.22511,-80.84054, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: spectrumcentercharlotte.com
Near Spectrum Center
- 1NASCAR Hall of FameHallunder 1 mi
- 2Discovery Place ScienceMuseumsunder 1 mi
- 3Bank of America StadiumStadiumunder 1 mi
- 4Carolina Raptor CenterGardens and Natureabout 10 mi
- 5CarowindsAttractionsabout 11 mi
- 6Crowders Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 26 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Going to a game? Read how to see the Charlotte Hornets here: home dates, tickets and what we could confirm about parking, bags and gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out what is on at Spectrum Center?
The Upcoming list on this page shows dates from our checked North Carolina events calendar that name this venue; it updates daily. The venue’s own site (spectrumcentercharlotte.com) lists every show.
Where do I park for Spectrum Center?
Nearly 30,000 off-street spaces within a 15-minute walk; reserve through SpotHero. Seven park-and-ride lots with Lynx light rail to Trade Street Station. Arena sits across Trade Street from the Charlotte Transportation Center.
What bags can I bring into Spectrum Center?
No bag policy was published on the pages we read; check with the venue.
What We Could Not Verify
- Seating capacity not published on the pages read.
- Bag policy not stated on any Spectrum Center page read (the venue site points to nba.com/hornets/guests, not read).
- County (Mecklenburg) is not stated on the official page; we added it ourselves and have not confirmed it with the venue.
- Event times and ticket prices are set per show; confirm on the official ticket page.
Sources
- Spectrum Center: official site (read 2026-10-27)
- Spectrum Center: box office (read 2026-10-27)
- Spectrum Center: parking (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Spectrum Center”, itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/spectrum-center/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.