October ends with a home opener. December brings five games. But November is where the Sacramento Kings’ early season actually lives — eleven home games at Golden 1 Center in 27 days, including a Lakers visit, two NBA Cup matchups, and back-to-back heavyweights in the Celtics and Thunder.
For Kings fans planning November, here is the full picture of what’s coming to downtown Sacramento.
Why November Is the Biggest Home Month of the Early Season
The Kings play eleven games at Golden 1 Center in November — more home dates than any other month through January. The schedule runs from November 4 through November 30, with a cluster of high-profile matchups in the final two weeks of the month. Midweek 6 PM starts are common in November, so checking tip-off times before committing to a workday plan matters more than usual.
The month also includes the Kings’ NBA Cup group-stage games, which carry playoff-seeding implications and tend to draw an extra level of atmosphere in an already loud building.
The Matchups Worth Circling
Lakers at Kings — November 4, 7:00 PM. The rivalry that needs no introduction opens November. LeBron James and the Lakers have not won easily at Golden 1 Center in recent seasons, and the early-season stakes give this one extra edge. This is the most in-demand ticket of the November home slate.
Spurs at Kings (NBA Cup) — November 6, 7:00 PM. Sacramento’s first NBA Cup home game of the 2026–27 season brings the Spurs to town. NBA Cup group-stage games count toward regular-season standings and determine Cup advancement, so the Kings play this one like it matters — because it does.
Thunder at Kings — November 15, 6:00 PM. Oklahoma City has been one of the Western Conference’s best teams over the past two seasons. A 6 PM Saturday start at Golden 1 Center makes this a natural early-evening outing.
Trail Blazers at Kings (NBA Cup) — November 13, 7:00 PM. The Kings’ second NBA Cup group-stage home game comes nine days after the first. Portland is a division rival, and Cup games tend to stay competitive late.
Celtics at Kings — November 21, 7:00 PM. Boston is coming off a championship run and brings one of the league’s most recognizable fan bases on the road. Friday-night Golden 1 Center, defending champions in town — this is the marquee game of the month for neutral observers.
Timberwolves at Kings — November 29, 6:00 PM. A Sunday evening home game the day after Thanksgiving, when families are still together and looking for something to do in Sacramento. The Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, who plays Sacramento roughly once a year. Sunday post-holiday tip-off is an underrated slot.
The Details
- Tuesday, Nov. 4 — Lakers at Kings, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, Nov. 6 — Spurs at Kings (NBA Cup), 7:00 PM
- Saturday, Nov. 8 — Heat at Kings, 6:00 PM
- Monday, Nov. 10 — Magic at Kings, 7:00 PM
- Friday, Nov. 13 — Trail Blazers at Kings (NBA Cup), 7:00 PM
- Sunday, Nov. 15 — Thunder at Kings, 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Suns at Kings, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, Nov. 21 — Celtics at Kings, 7:00 PM
- Monday, Nov. 23 — Spurs at Kings, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, Nov. 29 — Timberwolves at Kings, 6:00 PM
- Monday, Nov. 30 — Pelicans at Kings, 7:00 PM
All games are at Golden 1 Center, 500 David J. Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814. Tickets are available at the Kings box office and through authorized resellers. Prices vary significantly by opponent — Lakers and Celtics games trade at a premium.
Getting There
SacRT light rail stops within a block of the arena on multiple lines; it’s the easiest option for anyone coming from midtown, East Sacramento, or the suburbs. For drivers, the City of Sacramento’s SacPark system sells pre-paid garage passes that can be bought online ahead of game day — garages open two hours before tip-off. Street parking fills early near the arena, so a pre-paid pass is the lower-stress call for 6 PM starts especially.
Bag policy: small bags and clear bags are permitted. The full prohibited items list is posted at golden1center.com before each event.
Bottom Line
Sacramento Kings fans looking to plan November have eleven chances to see a home game without doubling up with someone else’s major event. The Lakers opener on the 4th and the Celtics on the 21st are the top two tickets; the NBA Cup games on the 6th and 13th are the sleeper picks for atmosphere. If Thanksgiving weekend leaves the family looking for a plan, the Timberwolves game on November 29 at 6 PM is a natural Sunday option.
For the October home opener and what to know about the building, see the Sacramento Kings Home Opener 2026 guide. For December games including the 76ers on New Year’s Eve, see the Kings December 2026 post. For a primer on attending any home game at Golden 1 Center, the Kings 2026–27 home game guide covers the basics.
