How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets online

Watch the Mavs take on the Hornets.
 By  Trisha Easto  on 
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.
Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks stands on the court during the third quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 15, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images

TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.


The Dallas Mavericks head to Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks are 22-19, which puts them in seventh place in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 9-28, which puts them in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.

The Mavs have lost three of their last five games; all three losses have come consecutively to the New Orleans Pelicans and back-to-back losses to the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets have lost three of their last five games, but are coming off a win over the Utah Jazz.


You May Also Like

When is Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets?

Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets in the NBA starts at 12 p.m. ET on Jan. 20. This game takes place at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

This game will air on NBA TV.

How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Mavs vs. Hornets basketball game.

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

Most live sports: YouTube TV

Credit: YouTube TV
$49.99/month for your first two months (save $46)

YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Mavs vs. Hornets from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

Credit: ExpressVPN
$99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
How to watch Warriors vs. Mavericks online for free
Male basketball player dunks the ball with two hands

How to watch Mavericks vs. Lakers online for free
Basketball up close

How to watch Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche online for free
Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars celebrates his goal

Waymo expands test drives to Chicago and Charlotte
Waymo vehicle

How to watch Zverev vs. Diallo online for free
Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semi-final 2025

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!