The Atlanta Hawks had a quiet 2024–2025 season, fading early after missing down-the-stretch playoff momentum. But this offseason, Atlanta hit reset with sharp moves that reshape expectations.
They landed elite wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker to bring scoring versatility and defense, and added sharp-shooter Luke Kennard on a one-year deal for perimeter spacing. They also acquired two rising forwards signed from the G League on two-way deals. Meanwhile, Trae Young remains the focus of the offense, and the coaching staff hopes the revamped rotation can translate into traction.
The big storyline this year for Atlanta is simple: It’s time to turn the corner. To help you follow along with this exciting new chapter, I’ve created this complete guide to watching every Hawks game on TV.
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What channels have Atlanta Hawks games?
The NBA’s new media deal has definitely complicated the viewing experience. To make it simple, here’s a quick breakdown of all the channels and services you’ll need to watch the Atlanta Hawks this season.
- Locally: In the Atlanta market, most Hawks games air on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSSE). The former Bally Sports Southeast channel is available through select cable providers and live TV streaming services in Georgia and surrounding states.
- Nationally: Hawks games will also show up on national channels like ABC, ESPN, and NBC. You can expect around eight nationally televised games this season, including appearances on NBA TV.
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video and Peacock will stream exclusive NBA contests throughout the season, including NBA Cup and Play-In Tournament action.
If you’re outside the Hawks’ broadcast region, you’ll need NBA League Pass to watch those FDSSE matchups. But you’ll still need separate TV subscriptions for any nationally televised game.
Want radio coverage? Every Atlanta Hawks game airs locally on 92.9 FM The Game and across the Hawks Radio Network, with play-by-play from longtime voice Steve Holman. You can also stream games without blackouts via NBA League Pass Audio.
2025–2026 Atlanta Hawks TV schedule
After an underwhelming run last season, the Hawks must bounce back and compete at a higher level. This year feels pivotal, as the Hawks look to reestablish themselves in the playoff mix behind Trae Young’s leadership and new supporting pieces. But they’re not the only team with something to prove.
Looking at the schedule, the Hawks will be tested early and often. They face a tough four-game road trip out west in November and have several key national TV games. This season will be a grind, packed with must-watch battles.
I’ve laid out the complete 2025–2026 Hawks TV schedule below. I’ll keep it updated all season with the latest tip-off times and broadcast information, so you never miss a moment.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| At Houston Rockets | Monday, Oct. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSSE |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSSE |
| Miami Heat | Monday, Oct. 13 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSSE, NBA TV |
| Houston Rockets | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSSE, ESPN2 |
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October |
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| Toronto Raptors | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Orlando Magic | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Bulls | Monday, Oct. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Indiana Pacers | Friday, Oct. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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November |
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| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Orlando Magic | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Toronto Raptors | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At LA Clippers | Monday, Nov. 10 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Sacramento Kings | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Jazz | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Phoenix Suns | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Pistons | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Charlotte Hornets | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Wizards | Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Friday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
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December |
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| At Detroit Pistons | Monday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| LA Clippers | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Denver Nuggets | Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Wizards | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Antonio Spurs | Friday, Dec. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Heat | Friday, Dec. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Knicks | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Monday, Dec. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
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January |
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| At New York Knicks | Friday, Jan. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Toronto Raptors | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Monday, Jan. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Denver Nuggets | Friday, Jan. 9 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Golden State Warriors | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Monday, Jan. 19 | 1:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Phoenix Suns | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Indiana Pacers | Monday, Jan. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Celtics | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Houston Rockets | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Indiana Pacers | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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February |
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| At Miami Heat | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Utah Jazz | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Charlotte Hornets | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Monday, Feb. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Heat | Friday, Feb. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Brooklyn Nets | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Wizards | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Wizards | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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March |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | Sunday, March 1 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Wednesday, March 4 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Saturday, March 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Mavericks | Tuesday, March 10 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Brooklyn Nets | Thursday, March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Saturday, March 14 | 3:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Orlando Magic | Monday, March 16 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Wednesday, March 18 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Houston Rockets | Friday, March 20 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Golden State Warriors | Saturday, March 21 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Monday, March 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Detroit Pistons | Wednesday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Boston Celtics | Friday, March 27 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Sacramento Kings | Saturday, March 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | Monday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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April |
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| At Orlando Magic | Wednesday, April 1 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Friday, April 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Knicks | Monday, April 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday, April 8 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Friday, April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Miami Heat | Sunday, April 12 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Atlanta Hawks
Choosing the right TV plan to follow the Hawks all season can be tricky, but I’ve broken down the best options for every type of fan.
Stream with DIRECTV is my top pick for fans in the southeastern U.S. because it carries FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, the Hawks’ primary channel for local broadcasts. On top of that, DIRECTV includes national heavyweights like ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV, so you’re covered for key national showdowns.
If you’re a Hawks fan living outside the team’s TV market, your most essential subscription will be NBA League Pass. That will get you out-of-market access to games that air on FanDuel Sports Network. You’ll also get complimentary access to NBA TV for its 24/7 basketball coverage.
No matter which plan you choose, don’t forget you’ll also need separate Amazon Prime Video and Peacock subscriptions. Both services carry a handful of exclusive Hawks games this season.
Standalone in-market TV package for Hawks games
If you’re a cord-cutter in the Hawks’ TV territory who doesn’t want to pay for a big live TV package, this is the option for you. You can subscribe directly to FanDuel Sports Network’s standalone streaming service for $19.99 per month. It’s a fantastic, no-fuss way to get every local Hawks broadcast without a traditional TV plan.
The value for Atlanta sports fans is excellent. A single subscription doesn’t just get you the Hawks; it also includes in-market games for the Atlanta Braves and other local coverage. The app is available on all major streaming devices and comes packed with original content and studio programming.
How to watch the Atlanta Hawks for free
You can definitely watch some Hawks games without spending money—you just need to be strategic. The simplest way is to take advantage of free trial offers from services like DIRECTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV. Each includes national NBA broadcasters such as ESPN and ABC, and with trials lasting up to a week, you can stream a few Hawks games for free.
Picking up games using a digital antenna is also a solid free option. Select Hawks games air on Peachtree Sports Network in the Atlanta area, which simulcasts FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts. Plus, nationally televised games on ABC and NBC are accessible via antenna TV.
Lastly, don’t forget the NBA App, which sometimes offers complimentary live streams or radio coverage for national matchups. But remember that blackout restrictions still apply, and they can block you from watching certain live broadcasts in real time.
How to watch the Atlanta Hawks FAQ
Can I watch Hawks games on FanDuel if I'm outside the Southeast region?
No, live Hawks broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network are geo-restricted to the Southeast region. You’ll need NBA League Pass to access live out-of-market games not shown on national TV.
How can I watch the Atlanta Hawks in Canada?
For fans in Canada, the best way to watch out-of-market Hawks games is with an NBA League Pass subscription. Any games selected for a national broadcast in Canada will typically air on Sportsnet or TSN.
Have the Atlanta Hawks ever won a championship?
Yes, the Atlanta Hawks franchise has won one NBA championship. But that happened back in 1958, when the team was known as the St. Louis Hawks. Since relocating to Atlanta in 1968, they’ve made multiple playoff runs—including Eastern Conference Finals appearances in 2015 and 2021—but haven’t captured another title.
Who’s the Atlanta Hawks’ head coach?
As of the 2025–2026 season, the Hawks are coached by Quin Snyder, who took over in early 2023. Snyder is known for his defensive structure and tactical discipline, and he’s now entering year three of reshaping Atlanta’s identity around Trae Young and a deeper supporting cast.
Why you should trust us
When it comes to watching the Atlanta Hawks this season, our CableTV.com contributor Creshonda Smith did more than just skim the surface. She went deep into the paint, decoding regional blackouts and double-checking the best TV plans to create a watch guide that’s as sharp as Trae Young’s crossover.
Creshonda also tracked offseason moves, verified tip-off times, and researched NBA media changes. At CableTV.com, we’re here to make sure your season is smooth, your streams are steady, and your fandom never misses a moment.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
