Hornets Unveil “Hoopers Paradise” City Edition Uniform
The Charlotte Hornets have unveiled their 2025–26 Nike NBA City Edition Remix uniform a bold and colorful celebration of basketball culture across the Carolinas.
As part of the NBA’s league-wide effort to bring back or remix previous City Edition designs, the Hornets are reviving their popular “mixtape” City Edition uniform from the 2021–22 season, now reimagined in a vibrant new orange, blue, and yellow colorway. The striking palette draws inspiration from the Bird of Paradise flower, named in honor of Queen Charlotte, symbolizing the dynamic energy, creativity, and growth of basketball throughout the Carolinas, a region fittingly dubbed a true “Hoopers Paradise.”
The spirit of this remix shines through in a full creative campaign that launched alongside the reveal, featuring LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, and Grant Williams, with a launch video narrated by the legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
“From the very beginning, our uniforms have been bold, fashionable, and distinct, and this year’s uniform is no different,” said Seth Bennett, Hornets Sports & Entertainment Chief Marketing Officer. “Hoopers Paradise pays tribute to the culture, courts and fans who live and breathe basketball across the Carolinas.”
The 2025–26 City Edition Remix uniform tells a layered story of evolution blending nostalgia with modern flair to celebrate the Hornets’ journey from their 1988 debut to today.
Jersey Front: Features a script “Charlotte” wordmark, first seen on the 2021–22 City Edition uniform, calling back to the pennants that hung behind the original Hornets uniform reveal in 1988.
Typography: The numbers use the team’s current Hornets font, while the player names appear in the classic Hornets typeface, creating a perfect harmony between eras.
Number Placement: The right-justified front number is a nod to the Bobcats era (2004–2009, 2012–2014), an often-overlooked chapter of Charlotte basketball history.
Anthem Detail: The phrase “EST. 1988” is embroidered in the classic Hornets font above the jocktag — a proud reminder of the franchise’s roots.
Shorts: One leg showcases a classic Hornets logo, while the other features a script “Hornets” wordmark. The waistband includes an “H” logo with “Buzz City” written across it — a subtle salute to the secondary waistband mark found on the original 1988 uniforms.
Fans will see the Hornets take the court in the City Edition Remix uniforms for 12 home games at the newly transformed Spectrum Center this season. The debut comes on Saturday, November 15, when Charlotte hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Each of these City-themed nights will feature a full-court experience including a new “Hoopers Paradise” court design with the classic Hornets logo at center court, “Charlotte” in vintage script on the apron, and for the first time ever, a map of North and South Carolina integrated into the hardwood.
The 2025–26 City Edition Remix uniform is more than just a jersey it’s a love letter to Hoopers Paradise, a reflection of where Charlotte basketball has been and where it’s headed next.
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