Date and time: Friday, February 20th 2026. Pre-game at The Market at 7th Street from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Game starts at 7pm.
Location: Pregame starts at The Market at 7th Street. 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Game is hosted at the Spectrum Center, located at 333 East Trade St, 28202
Ticket Link: https://hornets.spinzo.com/?group=young-affiliates-of-the-mint--fuvb
Event details:
Join the Young Affiliates of the Mint for a night out with the Hornets! We’ve partnered with the Charlotte Hornets to offer special discounted tickets exclusively for YAMS members and their guests, so make it a night and invite your whole crew.
We’ll kick things off with a casual pre-game hang at The Market at 7th Street from 5:30–6:30 PM, where you can grab a sip and a bite from one of the 15 locally owned eateries and bars. We will meetup at Resident Culture's 7th Street location, located right in the middle of The Market.
At 6:30 PM, we’ll take a short 5-minute walk to the Spectrum Center for the 7 PM tipoff as the Charlotte Hornets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A variety of seating options and price points are available at the link, and $5 from every ticket supports the Young Affiliates of the Mint.
Purchase tickets here: https://hornets.spinzo.com/?group=young-affiliates-of-the-mint--fuvb
Come connect, cheer, and enjoy a great night out with fellow YAM members!
Know before you go:
Tickets: You must purchase tickets through the link to help benefit the YAMS and be considered part of the group. Special YAMS tickets cna be purchased here: https://hornets.spinzo.com/?group=young-affiliates-of-the-mint--fuvb
Parking: A variety of parking options are available nearby, including parking decks at the 7th Street Station (attached to The Market), the Preferred parking surface lot across the street from The Market, with event parking rates ranging from $15-$21. If you'd like to just join for the pre-game, The Market does offer free, 2hour validated parking in the attached deck. Street parking is also available nearby, or you can ditch the car and take the light rail right to the 7th Street Station, a short 5 min walk from Spectrum Center. More info on getting to Spectrum can be found here
Spectrum Policies: Important info about Spectrum's new policies and offerings can be found here
Food and bev: The Market at 7th Street offers a wide range of cuisines, along with 2 bars. More info about The Market, as well as a Vendor listing, can be found here: https://themarketat7thstreet.com.