As part of the agreement, the floor of the facility housing player and talent locker rooms and premium clubs will be officially renamed the Honeywell Event Level.

In addition, at the new Novant Health Performance Center – a practice and mixed-use facility currently under development – Honeywell will install state-of-the-art security, energy management and life safety systems. These upgrades will help create a smarter, safer and more connected environment that further supports HSE’s goal of becoming a premier NBA franchise. Honeywell will also be named as a Foundational Partner of the Novant Health Performance Center, joining an intentional group of local companies, including Novant Health and Truist, that are integrated into the project and committed to investing in the continued growth and vitality of Uptown Charlotte.

“As a local Charlotte organisation, we are thrilled to welcome Honeywell to our expanding family of partners as we build a new era of Hornets basketball,” said Mike Behan, Chief Business and Revenue Officer at HSE. “With Honeywell as our automation partner, we can create an elite training environment and enhance game-day experiences for everyone who visits our state-of-the-art facilities. The innovative advancements Honeywell will bring to Spectrum Center and the Novant Health Performance Center mark a significant milestone for our organisation and the entire city of Charlotte.”

“Our partnership with HSE transcends technology – it's about fostering a welcoming environment where fans can connect and truly enjoy the game in smarter, more efficient spaces,” said Juan Picon, President, Americas, Honeywell Building Automation. “We look forward to collaborating with the Charlotte Hornets to pioneer the future of smart venues in the years to come. By connecting the Hornets’ facilities through an integrated digital ecosystem, the HSE team will gain real-time insights that enable them to enhance operations for players and staff while also elevating the overall experience for fans and the local community.”

HSE’s substantial investment into building automation reflects a global trend toward modernising sports and entertainment infrastructure through connected, data-driven systems that help enhance security, foster community engagement and optimise energy management.

As the Official Building Automation Partner for the Charlotte Hornets, Honeywell will partner with HSE to integrate several key innovative solutions including unified security and access control; AI-powered building management; Advanced life safety systems; comprehensive systems integration.