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NBA Moves Up Spurs-Hornets Game Time Due to Winter Storm
The league acted to keep fans safe as a winter storm is expected to hit North Carolina this weekend.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:15pm
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The NBA has announced that it is moving up the start time for Saturday's Spurs-Hornets game from 2 p.m. to 11 a.m. Central due to a winter storm expected to hit North Carolina this weekend. The game will still be televised locally on KENS 5 and nationally on Prime Video.
Why it matters
The league is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of fans attending the game, as a winter storm is forecast to bring 4-6 inches of snow to the Charlotte area on Saturday.
The details
The Spurs flew into Charlotte from Houston on Friday afternoon ahead of the expected weather and went straight from the airport to the Spectrum Center for a brief workout before checking into their team hotel.
- The game was previously scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. Central.
- The game will now start at 11 a.m. Central on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The players
San Antonio Spurs
An NBA team based in San Antonio, Texas.
Charlotte Hornets
An NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The takeaway
The NBA's decision to move up the start time for the Spurs-Hornets game demonstrates the league's commitment to prioritizing fan safety, even when it means making last-minute adjustments to the schedule.
