Los Angeles Kings TV Schedule 2026-27

The Los Angeles Kings TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, puck-drop time and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Kings play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream or listen to the action.

Next Kings game: Los Angeles begins its 2026 preseason against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Kings open the regular season on Wednesday, September 30 at the Colorado Avalanche at 7:00 p.m. PT, with national coverage on TNT.

Last reviewed: August 22, 2026. Game dates, puck-drop times and television assignments are subject to change. Listings marked TBD will be updated when the Los Angeles Kings, NHL or broadcaster officially confirms the channel.

What Channel Is the Los Angeles Kings Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Los Angeles Kings game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a local broadcast or has been selected for exclusive national television.

• FanDuel Sports Network West: The established regional television home for locally televised Los Angeles Kings games.
• FanDuel Sports Network SoCal: May carry selected Kings games when regional programming conflicts occur.
• KCAL-TV: Selected local Kings broadcasts may also be simulcast free over the air.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised NHL games.
• ESPN+: Carries many eligible out-of-market Kings games and selected exclusive broadcasts.
• TNT and HBO Max: Carry selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected games outside the participating teams’ local markets.

Check the Watch On column beside each matchup for the latest confirmed television assignment. A listing marked TBD means the final broadcast channel has not yet been officially announced.

Los Angeles Kings 2026-27 TV Broadcast Update

The complete Los Angeles Kings television broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season has not yet been released.

FanDuel Sports Network has been the Kings’ established regional broadcast partner, but individual local and national television assignments for the new season will be announced separately.

Games listed as TBD in the schedule above will be updated as the Kings, FanDuel Sports Network and NHL national broadcast partners confirm their schedules.

How to Watch Kings Games on FanDuel Sports Network

FanDuel Sports Network West is the established regional television destination for Los Angeles Kings hockey throughout Southern California and Hawaii.

The network is available through participating cable, satellite and streaming providers. Channel numbers vary by provider and location.

Selected Kings games can move to FanDuel Sports Network SoCal when scheduling conflicts occur, so fans should check the Watch On column before puck drop.

Nationally exclusive games may instead appear on ESPN, ABC, TNT or another NHL national broadcast partner.

How to Stream Los Angeles Kings Games Without Cable

Local Kings fans can stream eligible FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts through the FanDuel Sports Network app or the network’s direct streaming service.

Fans who already receive FanDuel Sports Network through a participating television provider may be able to stream games by signing in with their provider credentials.

Local Prime Video customers can also add FanDuel Sports Network as a Prime Video Channels subscription where available.

Streaming availability depends on the viewer’s location and the broadcast rights assigned to each game.

Can I Watch Los Angeles Kings Games Free Over the Air?

Selected Los Angeles Kings regional broadcasts have also been simulcast on KCAL-TV, giving Southern California viewers a free over-the-air option for qualifying games.

Some selected regional broadcasts may also be distributed through additional free streaming platforms.

The complete list of 2026-27 KCAL simulcasts has not yet been announced. Check the Watch On column as the season approaches for confirmed free over-the-air games.

How to Watch LA Kings Games Out of Market

Fans living outside the Kings’ Southern California and Hawaii regional television territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+ in the United States.

Nationally exclusive games may instead require ESPN, ABC, TNT, HBO Max or another NHL broadcast partner.

Blackout restrictions vary by location and game, so check the Watch On listing before subscribing to a streaming service.

Los Angeles Kings Radio and Audio Broadcast

All Los Angeles Kings games can be streamed through the ESPN LA App and the official LA Kings App.

Selected Kings games are also broadcast over the air on ESPN Radio 710 AM.

The Kings’ multi-year ESPN LA partnership includes preseason, regular-season and postseason game coverage along with additional Kings audio programming.

Los Angeles Kings 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Kings will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule in 2026-27 and will face every Pacific Division opponent four times.

• Season opener: September 30 at the Colorado Avalanche – 7:00 p.m. PT on TNT
• Second game: October 3 at the San Jose Sharks
• Home opener: October 6 against the Florida Panthers – 7:30 p.m. PT
• Edmonton visits Los Angeles: October 13
• Boston visits Los Angeles: October 17
• First seven-game homestand: October 29 through November 14
• Freeway Faceoff: November 27 at Anaheim and November 28 in Los Angeles
• Vegas visits Los Angeles: December 1
• Second seven-game homestand: December 30 through January 13
• Toronto visits Los Angeles: December 30
• Washington visits Los Angeles: January 6
• New York Rangers visit: January 11
• Seven-game road trip: January 23 through February 9
• Freeway Faceoff: March 1 against Anaheim
• Carolina visits Los Angeles: March 18
• Vegas visits Los Angeles: April 8
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the Vegas Golden Knights

Los Angeles is scheduled to play 10 sets of back-to-back games. The Kings also have two season-long seven-game homestands, while eight of their final 11 games come against Pacific Division opponents.

Kings vs. Ducks 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season in the Freeway Faceoff.

• November 27: Kings at Ducks – 1:00 p.m. PT
• November 28: Ducks at Kings – 6:00 p.m. PT
• March 1: Ducks at Kings – 7:00 p.m. PT
• April 6: Kings at Ducks – 7:00 p.m. PT

The first two rivalry games form a Thanksgiving-weekend home-and-home series, beginning with Anaheim’s traditional day-after-Thanksgiving afternoon game.

Check the main Los Angeles Kings TV schedule closer to each Freeway Faceoff matchup for the confirmed local or national television channel.

Kings vs. Oilers 2026-27 TV Schedule

Los Angeles and Edmonton will meet four times as Pacific Division opponents during the 2026-27 NHL season.

• October 13: Oilers at Kings – 7:30 p.m. PT
• January 21: Oilers at Kings – 7:00 p.m. PT
• March 9: Kings at Oilers – 5:00 p.m. PT
• March 27: Kings at Oilers – 12:30 p.m. PT

Final regional and national broadcast assignments will be added when the complete 2026-27 television schedule is released.

Kings vs. Golden Knights 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Kings and Vegas Golden Knights will meet four times during the regular season.

• October 10: Kings at Golden Knights – 7:00 p.m. PT
• December 1: Golden Knights at Kings – 7:00 p.m. PT
• April 8: Golden Knights at Kings – 7:00 p.m. PT
• April 10: Kings at Golden Knights – 7:30 p.m. PT

The final two Kings-Golden Knights games come during the final three days of Los Angeles’ regular season, including the April 10 season finale in Vegas.

Los Angeles Kings Pacific Division TV Schedule

The NHL’s expanded 84-game schedule means the Kings will play every Pacific Division opponent four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

Los Angeles will face Anaheim, Calgary, Edmonton, San Jose, Seattle, Vancouver and Vegas twice at home and twice on the road.

Those 28 divisional games become especially important late in the season, with eight of the Kings’ final 11 games coming against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL blackout restrictions depend on the viewer’s physical location and whether a game is classified as regional, national or out of market.

A Kings game televised regionally through FanDuel Sports Network may be unavailable on ESPN+ within the Kings’ local television territory, which includes Southern California and Hawaii.

Fans inside the regional market should use an eligible FanDuel Sports Network television or streaming option for qualifying games.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear on the local regional broadcast. Check the Watch On column before puck drop for the correct channel or streaming service.

What Time Is the Kings Game Tonight?

Los Angeles plays its home games in the Pacific Time Zone. Most weekday games at Crypto.com Arena begin around 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. PT, although weekend matinees and nationally televised games may start earlier.

The schedule table currently displays Eastern Time. To convert ET to Pacific Time, subtract three hours. For example, a game listed at 10:00 p.m. ET begins at 7:00 p.m. PT.

Game times can change because of television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments. Return to this page on game day for the latest puck-drop time and broadcast information.

Los Angeles Kings TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Los Angeles Kings game?

The next Kings game appears at the top of the schedule table with the date, opponent, puck-drop time and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most Los Angeles Kings games?

FanDuel Sports Network West is the established regional television home for locally televised Kings games. Some games may move to FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, while nationally selected matchups air through an NHL national broadcaster.

Can I stream Los Angeles Kings games on FanDuel Sports Network?

Yes. Eligible local viewers can stream qualifying Kings broadcasts through FanDuel Sports Network using a direct subscription or participating television-provider credentials.

Can I get FanDuel Sports Network through Prime Video?

Eligible Prime Video customers can add FanDuel Sports Network through Prime Video Channels where the regional service is available.

Are any Kings games free on KCAL?

Selected regional Kings broadcasts have been simulcast free over the air on KCAL-TV. The complete list of 2026-27 KCAL games has not yet been announced.

Can I watch Kings games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market Los Angeles Kings games. Regional Kings broadcasts may be blacked out within Southern California and Hawaii.

Where can I listen to LA Kings games?

All Kings games stream through the ESPN LA App and LA Kings App. Selected games also air over the air on ESPN Radio 710 AM.

When is the Kings home opener?

The Los Angeles Kings host the Florida Panthers at Crypto.com Arena on October 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. PT for their regular-season home opener.

When is the next Freeway Faceoff?

The first regular-season Freeway Faceoff of 2026-27 is November 27 when the Kings visit the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

What does TBD mean on the Kings schedule?

TBD means the final television assignment has not yet been officially announced. The schedule will be updated when the Kings, NHL or broadcaster confirms the channel.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Los Angeles Kings preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times and broadcast information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Los Angeles Kings schedule. The complete 2026-27 regional and national television schedule has not yet been released, so listings marked TBD will be updated as official broadcast information becomes available.

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