AI is becoming part of the game-day infrastructure. The Charlotte Hornets announced a multi-year partnership with Honeywell to deploy AI-driven building automation across Spectrum Center and the new Novant Health Performance Center.⁠

The upgrades will use real-time data to power security, energy management, and life safety systems, helping create smarter, more efficient environments for fans, players, and staff. Spectrum Center’s newly renovated event level will also carry Honeywell branding as part of the rollout.⁠

As teams look beyond analytics on the court, Charlotte is investing in AI behind the scenes to modernize its facilities and set a new standard for how NBA venues operate.