Greensboro Swarm to Host First-Ever Home Playoff Game

The Swarm earned the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the Maine Celtics on March 31.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:35pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in motion, with players and the court fragmented into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.The Greensboro Swarm's first-ever home playoff game will showcase the team's dynamic style of play and their passionate fan base.Greensboro Today

The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, will host their first home playoff game in franchise history on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. ET against the Maine Celtics. The Swarm (24-12) earned the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the No. 7-seeded Celtics (18-18) at Novant Health Fieldhouse.

Why it matters

This is a historic moment for the Greensboro Swarm franchise, as they will host their first-ever home playoff game. The Swarm have had a record-breaking season, setting franchise highs in regular-season wins (24) and combined wins (34) between the regular season and Tip-Off Tournament.

The details

The Swarm earned home-court advantage after finishing the season as a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference. With a First Round win, the Swarm would also be in line to host its Eastern Conference Semifinals game versus the winner of the Cleveland Charge (3) and Capital City Go-Go (6).

  • The Swarm's first-round playoff game against the Maine Celtics will take place on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. ET.
  • The NBA G League playoffs begin on March 31 with three single-elimination rounds, culminating with the best-of-three NBA G League Finals presented by Google starting April 8.

The players

Greensboro Swarm

The NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets.

Maine Celtics

The No. 7-seeded team in the Eastern Conference with an 18-18 record.

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What’s next

With a First Round win, the Swarm would also be in line to host its Eastern Conference Semifinals game versus the winner of the Cleveland Charge (3) and Capital City Go-Go (6).

The takeaway

The Greensboro Swarm's historic home playoff game is a testament to the team's successful season and the growing popularity of the NBA G League. This game will be an exciting opportunity for the Swarm to showcase their talent and compete for a championship in front of their home crowd.