Charlotte Hornets Will Hold Training Camp in Charleston
The NBA team will practice at The Citadel for four days starting September 29, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Basketball
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The Charlotte Hornets have announced that their 2026-27 training camp will take place in Charleston, South Carolina. Practices are scheduled to be held at McAlister Field House on the campus of The Citadel from September 29 through October 2.
Why it matters
The four-day camp provides the team with a focused environment to prepare for the upcoming NBA season. This event continues the Hornets' recent trend of utilizing Charleston for their preseason preparations.
The training camp spans a duration of 4 days, marking a repeat of the team's decision to host preparations in Charleston for the second consecutive season.
The players
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association based in North Carolina.
The Citadel
The Citadel is a public senior military college located in Charleston that serves as the host site for the team's practices.
The details
Players will use the facilities at McAlister Field House at The Citadel for their training sessions. This marks the second time in two seasons that the Charlotte Hornets have selected Charleston as the location for their training camp activities.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The team announced the training camp schedule.
September 29 - October 2, 2026: The Hornets will conduct training camp practices.
Season Trajectory
Hosting camp in Charleston reflects the organization's effort to deepen its footprint in the South Carolina market while building chemistry ahead of the regular season. This location choice helps solidify the team's regional presence outside of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
The four-day camp determines the initial roster composition and depth chart rotations heading into the preseason. Local observers and fans can anticipate specific player groupings that will define the team's tactical approach for the start of the regular season.
The takeaway
Selecting a college campus for training allows for an intensive, distraction-free environment for professional athletes. Fans looking for local professional sports events should track the team's official schedule for any public-facing exhibition games following the camp.
Further reading
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