For more information and additional seating options, please contact Hastings Sanford at ⁠hsanford@hornets.com ⁠or Onell Gibson, ogibson@hornets.com

Celebrate HBCU excellence, culture, and pride with your Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Experience the energy of live HBCU bands and step‑team performances, along with special recognitions for students and alumni and cultural showcases that bring the spirit of HBCUs to the court! 

Each ticket purchased through the special HBCU Day link also includes a limited‑edition HBCU x Hornets Baseball Jersey—an exclusive item available only for this event.

Come rep your school, your city, and your Hornets Pride for a day full of culture, unity, and basketball excitement—celebrating the history, energy, and excellence of HBCUs all in one unforgettable experience!

Add-on Option:

The party doesnt stop after the game, join us for an After Party where fans can enjoy an elevated HBCU Day After Party featuring:

• Southern Deviled Eggs with pimento cheese and jalapeños
• BBQ Meatballs with a grape‑jelly BBQ sauce
• Crab Cakes topped with spicy remoulade
• Mac & Cheese & Collard Green Egg Rolls served with Mambo dipping sauce
• Waffle‑Battered Fried Chicken Skewers drizzled with lemon‑pepper maple syrup