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Los Angeles Kings Unveil 84-Game 2026-27 Schedule, Opening Against Colorado Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings and the National Hockey League announced the club’s 84‑game 2026‑27 regular‑season schedule on July 16, 2026. The season will begin on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, when the Kings travel to Denver’s Ball Arena to face the Colorado Avalanche. The first home game for the Kings will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, when they host the Florida Panthers at Crypto.com Arena.
The Kings’ opening month will feature a mix of early‑season rivalry matchups and back‑to‑back games. Five of the team’s 12 October games will be played in downtown Los Angeles, including a Pacific Division clash with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, October 13. The schedule also includes a home‑and‑home series against the Anaheim Ducks, a Freeway rivalry that begins on Friday, November 27 at Honda Center and continues on Saturday, November 28 at Crypto.com Arena.
Home‑ice advantage is built into the schedule. Los Angeles will have two extended homestands: a seven‑game stretch from October 29 through November 14 and a second seven‑game stretch from December 30, 2026, through January 13, 2027. These homestands give the Kings a chance to build momentum in the middle of the season.
Road challenges are also significant. The longest road trip will occur later in the campaign, a seven‑game stretch that takes the Kings to Nashville, Florida, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Carolina, Dallas and St. Louis from January 23 through February 9. The schedule places the Kings in a variety of time zones and travel demands, testing the team’s endurance.
High‑profile opponents are highlighted throughout the season. The Kings will host the Vegas Golden Knights twice, on December 1 and April 8. They will also face the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, on March 18. In addition, the Kings will play a game against NHL career‑goals leader Alex Ovechkin on January 6, a matchup that will draw national attention.
The 84‑game schedule marks the first time the NHL has expanded the regular season to 84 games since the 1993‑94 season. The league’s release of the schedule was part of a broader agreement that eliminated two preseason games, allowing the regular season to start in September.
Ticket information for the 2026‑27 season, including single‑game availability and season memberships, will be announced by the Kings at a later date. The organization has not yet released specific pricing or package details.
The Kings’ schedule provides a roadmap for the team’s pursuit of a playoff berth. With a mix of early‑season rivalry games, extended homestands, and challenging road trips, the schedule will test the depth and resilience of the roster. The high‑profile matchups against Vegas, Carolina and Alex Ovechkin will also serve as key indicators of the Kings’ competitiveness as the season progresses.
As the Kings prepare for the 2026‑27 campaign, the schedule offers fans a clear view of the team’s path through the regular season. The organization will soon release ticketing details, allowing supporters to plan attendance for the season’s key games.
The Kings’ opening month will feature a mix of early‑season rivalry matchups and back‑to‑back games. Five of the team’s 12 October games will be played in downtown Los Angeles, including a Pacific Division clash with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, October 13. The schedule also includes a home‑and‑home series against the Anaheim Ducks, a Freeway rivalry that begins on Friday, November 27 at Honda Center and continues on Saturday, November 28 at Crypto.com Arena.
Home‑ice advantage is built into the schedule. Los Angeles will have two extended homestands: a seven‑game stretch from October 29 through November 14 and a second seven‑game stretch from December 30, 2026, through January 13, 2027. These homestands give the Kings a chance to build momentum in the middle of the season.
Road challenges are also significant. The longest road trip will occur later in the campaign, a seven‑game stretch that takes the Kings to Nashville, Florida, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Carolina, Dallas and St. Louis from January 23 through February 9. The schedule places the Kings in a variety of time zones and travel demands, testing the team’s endurance.
High‑profile opponents are highlighted throughout the season. The Kings will host the Vegas Golden Knights twice, on December 1 and April 8. They will also face the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, on March 18. In addition, the Kings will play a game against NHL career‑goals leader Alex Ovechkin on January 6, a matchup that will draw national attention.
The 84‑game schedule marks the first time the NHL has expanded the regular season to 84 games since the 1993‑94 season. The league’s release of the schedule was part of a broader agreement that eliminated two preseason games, allowing the regular season to start in September.
Ticket information for the 2026‑27 season, including single‑game availability and season memberships, will be announced by the Kings at a later date. The organization has not yet released specific pricing or package details.
The Kings’ schedule provides a roadmap for the team’s pursuit of a playoff berth. With a mix of early‑season rivalry games, extended homestands, and challenging road trips, the schedule will test the depth and resilience of the roster. The high‑profile matchups against Vegas, Carolina and Alex Ovechkin will also serve as key indicators of the Kings’ competitiveness as the season progresses.
As the Kings prepare for the 2026‑27 campaign, the schedule offers fans a clear view of the team’s path through the regular season. The organization will soon release ticketing details, allowing supporters to plan attendance for the season’s key games.
