The Spectrum Center, formerly named Time Warner Cable Arena, has been home to the Charlotte Hornets since 2005. Historically, the Charlotte Hornets have never really been a dominant team in the NBA. Add in the fact that the original Charlotte Hornets franchise relocated to New Orleans to become the Pelicans, and the Hornets are left with a much smaller fan base than other NBA teams. Nevertheless, the Spectrum Center is still an excellent place to see a professional basketball game; especially after adding one of the league’s largest scoreboards in 2016. Our staff wanted to provide a thorough breakdown of the Spectrum Center seating chart to help basketball fans decide where to sit before purchasing their Charlotte Hornets tickets.

Where To Sit At The Spectrum Center

The Spectrum Center is a very modern NBA arena and is laid out in a way that it is easy for fans to navigate. The bulk of the arena’s seating can be found on the lower level and upper level. The Spectrum Center offers many premium seating options that cater to Charlotte’s small businesses and corporations. Unfortunately, many of the lower level sections are considered club sections and are more expensive than the average basketball fan can afford. We’ll begin by discussing the lower level seats closest to the court.

 

Lower Level

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The lower level seats at the Spectrum Center consist of sections 101 through 117. The rows for the lower level sections at the Spectrum Center will vary; most rows are lettered A1, A2, followed by rows A through S. Sections 101, 102, 103, and 116 are extremely long sections and will have double-lettered rows beginning after row Z.

The Charlotte Hornets’ bench is located in front of section 104. The visiting team’s bench is located in front of section 106.  The Charlotte Hornets’ locker room tunnel is located adjacent to sections 102 and 103. The visiting team’s locker room tunnel is located adjacent to sections 107 and 108.

 

Courtside Seats

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The courtside seats at the Spectrum Center can be found in the following rows and sections.

• Section CS 101: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 104: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 106: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 109: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 110: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 113: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 114: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 115: Rows CS1 and CS2
• Section CS 117: Rows CS1 and CS2

Basketball fans seated in the courtside seats at the Spectrum Center will receive the following perks.

• Access to the all-inclusive Grant Thornton Crown Club (see below)
• All-inclusive food, beer, wine, and soft drinks
• Comfortable padded seats
• In-seat waiter service
• One parking pass provided
• Coat check for guests
• Best seats in the entire arena
• Less wait at restrooms and concessions

 

Hardwood Seats

The Hardwood Seats are the courtside seats located in between the team benches and the scorer’s table where the players check into the game. The Hardwood Seats consist of rows CS1 and CS2 of sections CS104 and CS106, and provide basketball fans with the following perks during the game.

• Access to the Hardwood Club
• All-inclusive food, beer, wine, and soft drinks
• One parking pass provided
• Coat check for guests
• Comfortable padded chairs
• In-seat waiter service

The Hardwood Seats are sold in groups of 2 or 4 tickets.

 

 

Club Seats

The club seats at the Spectrum Center consist of rows A through S in sections 104, 105, 106, 113, 114, and 115. The perks provided to basketball fans seated in the club seats include the following.

• Access to the Flight Deck Restaurant (formerly the FrontCourt Restaurant)
• Access to the private club lounges
• Club lounges equipped with a private bar, pub tables, flat-screen HD televisions, private entrance, upscale concession stands, and private restrooms
• Parking pass provided to season ticket holders of more than 4 club seats
• Less wait at restrooms and concessions
• Best views of the court on the lower level of the Spectrum Center

 

Inner Circle Club Seats

The Inner Circle Club seats can be found in the following rows and sections at the Spectrum Center.

• Section 103: Row A1
• Section 104: Rows A1, A2, and A
• Section 105: Rows A1, A2, and A
• Section 106: Rows A1, A2, and A
• Section 107: Row A1
• Section 112: Row A1
• Section 113: Rows A1, A2, and A3
• Section 114: Rows A1, A2, and A3
• Section 115: Rows A1, A2, and A3
• Section 116: Row A1

The perks provided to basketball fans seated in the Inner Circle Club seats include the following.

• Closest seats to the court aside from the courtside seats
• Access to the Grant Thornton Crown Club (see below)
• All-inclusive food, beer, wine, and soft drinks
• Coat check for guests
• One parking pass provided
• In-seat waiter service

The Inner Circle Club seats are sold in groups of 2 or 4 season tickets.

 

Terrace Tables

The Terrace Tables at the Spectrum Center can be found in sections T1 through T22 on the Spectrum Center’s Founders’ level. The perks provided to fans seated at the Terrace Tables include the following.

• All-inclusive food and soft drinks
• Access to the Flight Deck Restaurant
• Access to the club lounges
• Private VIP entrance into the Spectrum Center
• Parking included for Terrace Table season ticket holders of four or more seats
• Flat-screen HD televisions
• Ergonomic executive chairs
• Granite countertops
• Less wait at restrooms and concessions

The Terrace Tables are sold in groups of 2, 4, 6, or 8 season tickets.

 

 

Royal Boxes

The Royal Boxes are semi-private and open-aired boxes located on the Founders’ level of the Spectrum Center. The Royal Box seats consist of sections R1 through R37 and provide basketball fans with the following perks.

• All-inclusive food and soft drinks
• Access to the Flight Deck Restaurant
• Access to the club lounges
• Private VIP entry into the Spectrum Center
• Parking included for Royal Box season ticket holders of four or more seats
• Flat-screen HD televisions
• Ergonomic executive chairs
• Granite countertops
• Less wait at restrooms and concessions

 

Upper Level

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The upper level seats at the Spectrum Center consist of sections 201 through 233. The rows for the upper level sections will vary but will always begin with row A and will go no higher than row X.

The Spectrum Center's upper level offers some of the most affordable tickets in the NBA.

 

 

Suites

The luxury suites at the Spectrum Center are able to accommodate groups of 16, 18, and 22 guests. There are two types of suites offered to guests; the Founder’s Suites, and the Uptown Suites. The perks for the luxury suites at the Spectrum Center include the following.

• Assigned suite attendant and hospitality staff
• Parking provided
• Food prepared by Levy Restaurants
• Private VIP entrance into the Spectrum Center
• Flat-screen HD televisions
• Furnished suite with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
• Comfortable leather seats with additional leg room
• Bar top seating with a view of the court

To learn more about leasing a suite at the Spectrum Center, please visit NBA.com. 

 

 

Flight Deck

Flight Deck is a restaurant located on the Founder’s level of the Spectrum Center, and was previously called the FrontCourt Club. The Flight Deck provides the following features to basketball fans during Hornets home games.

• Pre-game dinner meals prepared by 5-star chefs
• Large projection screen and flat-screen HD televisions
• Restaurant-style tables and seating
• Bar top seating
• Upscale carving stations with a salad and pasta bar
• Food can be taken to your private box seats
• Complimentary water, tea, and coffee
• Reservations not required

 

 

Grant Thornton Crown Club

The perks for the Grant Thornton Crown Club at the Spectrum Center include the following.

• Private restrooms
• Coat check for guests
• Ability to greet the players as they exit the locker room and take the court
• Flat-screen HD televisions
• Lounge seating and bistro tables
• Pre-game meals provided by 5-star chefs
• Appetizers provided at halftime and after the conclusion of the game
• Rotating menu prepared by the head chef
• Complimentary domestic beer, wine, soft drinks, and water 
• Charlotte Hornets merchandise kiosk located within the club

 

 

Hardwood Club

The Hardwood Club is the most exclusive club at the Spectrum Center and provides basketball fans with the following perks during Hornets home games.

• Lounge seating and bistro tables with flat-screen HD televisions
• Private restrooms
• Reserved parking in the same parking garage as the Charlotte Hornets players and coaches
• Personalized locker to store belongings during the game
• All-inclusive alcohol and soft drinks
• Pre-game dinners prepared by 5-star chefs
• Customized food menu, upscale carving stations, gourmet appetizers, fresh popcorn

 

 

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