Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat: where to watch live and start time (NBA, Oct 28)
The Atlanta Hawks host the Miami Heat on Wednesday (28) in a regular-season NBA game at State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Heat arrive still without a win, at 0-4, the worst start in the franchise’s history in almost two decades. The game starts at 7 p.m. Eastern, and fans in the United States can follow it on local television and on streaming services.
The Hawks are 2-2 and sit second in their division, according to pre-game sources. Miami is three games behind the division lead, according to Fubo. Atlanta’s last game was a 120-110 loss to the Houston Rockets, which the RealGM listed as the most recent result before this matchup. The two teams last met on February 3, 2026, when the Hawks beat the Heat 127-115 in Miami.
Where to watch Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat live
The game is listed on the following channels and platforms in the United States.
- WANF (Atlanta News First, channel 46): over-the-air TV
- WPCH (Peachtree Sports Network): over-the-air TV
- WPLG (Local 10, Miami): over-the-air TV
- Local10+: streaming
- NBA League Pass: streaming
- Fubo: streaming
Start time and venue for Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat
- Date: October 28, 2026
- Start time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time, which is also 7 p.m. local time at the arena
- Venue: State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, Georgia
- Competition: NBA, 2026-27 regular season
- Home team: Atlanta Hawks
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How the Atlanta Hawks arrive
Jalen Johnson is the Hawks’ main scorer, rebounder and playmaker this season, with averages of 21.5 points and 9.75 rebounds per game. The team’s coach for the 2026-27 season has not been confirmed by any source consulted by the newsroom. No injury report beyond the team’s usual rotation was confirmed for Atlanta, and Johnson’s status for the game has not been confirmed beyond his season averages.
The Hawks’ starting lineup has not been confirmed. The team is expected to finalize its lineup at its last practice before the game.
How the Miami Heat arrive
Miami is looking for its first win of the season. Pelle Larsson is listed as probable with an ankle problem, and he averages 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Bobby Portis Jr. comes off the bench and averages 10.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. The Heat’s coach for 2026-27 has not been confirmed by any source consulted by the newsroom.
No other absences or suspensions for Miami were confirmed, and the Heat’s starting lineup has not been released.
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Referees for Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat
The referee crew, the assistant referees and the video review team for this game have not been released by the league or the officiating office.
Last meeting between Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat
On February 3, 2026, Johnson scored 29 points and had 11 assists in the Hawks’ 127-115 win over the Heat in Miami. That was the most recent meeting between the two teams before this game.
Luís Henrique Costa é jornalista formado pela FMU, editor-chefe e fundador do Mix Vale, portal de notícias em atividade desde 2013. Responde pela direção editorial do veículo, que cobre Brasil e mundo em economia, benefícios sociais, esportes, tecnologia, ciência e entretenimento. Atua na área há mais de 15 anos e lidera uma equipe de cerca de 15 colaboradores.
