March is one of the heaviest months on the Sacramento Kings’ home calendar for the 2026–27 season. The team plays nine games at Golden 1 Center, split between a front-loaded six-game home stretch in the first two weeks and a three-game finishing run at the end of the month. For fans trying to decide which game to prioritize, the Warriors matchup on March 10 is the clear answer—but there are good reasons to consider four or five others too.
The March 2027 Home Schedule at a Glance
The Kings open the month with five straight home games before a brief road trip, then return for one more before heading east. They close out the month with three games at home in the final week.
| Date | Day | Opponent | Tipoff (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Tuesday | Washington Wizards | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 4 | Thursday | Oklahoma City Thunder | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 6 | Saturday | Los Angeles Clippers | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 8 | Monday | Denver Nuggets | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 10 | Wednesday | Golden State Warriors | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 14 | Sunday | Cleveland Cavaliers | 3:00 PM |
| Mar 24 | Wednesday | Atlanta Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 27 | Saturday | Toronto Raptors | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Denver Nuggets | 7:00 PM |
Games Worth Putting on Your Calendar
Golden State Warriors — Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 PM
This is the one. The Kings–Warriors game consistently draws the most Bay Area visitors of any home date and tends to have the loudest crowd all season. Tickets for lower-bowl seats go quickly once the schedule drops, and the March version of this game often matters for seeding. Buy early if you want a good view of center court.
Oklahoma City Thunder — Thursday, March 4, 7:00 PM
OKC has been one of the West’s most competitive teams. A Thursday night matchup against a genuine conference rival is worth the midweek effort for anyone who follows the standings. Expect a faster-paced game with a lot of transition action.
Denver Nuggets — Monday, March 8, 7:00 PM
Denver is a Western Conference heavyweight and a two-time recent champion. Monday nights at Golden 1 tend to have a calmer vibe than weekend games, which makes this a good option for fans who prefer an easier parking situation but still want a marquee opponent.
Cleveland Cavaliers — Sunday, March 14, 3:00 PM
The one game this month that tips off in the afternoon. A 3:00 PM Sunday start is the easiest option for families with school-age kids, and Cleveland has been one of the Eastern Conference’s stronger teams. The early tip also means the full afternoon is free afterward—no scramble for dinner or school-night concerns.
Denver Nuggets (again) — Monday, March 29, 7:00 PM
Denver appears twice on the March schedule, which is unusual. If you missed the March 8 game, this is a direct second chance. The Kings close out March at home with this rematch before heading to Minnesota to finish the regular season stretch.
Los Angeles Clippers — Saturday, March 6, 7:00 PM
Saturday night with a California rival means a loud building and a good atmosphere regardless of where both teams sit in the standings. This is the easiest game to bring out-of-town guests to.
Lower-Profile Games That Still Make Sense
The Washington Wizards on March 2 are in the middle of a rebuild. That makes this the easiest ticket to get for the month and a natural choice for casual fans or anyone taking young kids for their first NBA game. The Atlanta Hawks on March 24 are similarly mid-table, and the game falls on the first night back after a seven-game road trip, so expect an energized home crowd welcoming the team back.
The Toronto Raptors on March 27 round out the month with a Saturday night game. Toronto always travels reasonably well to Sacramento given the regional Canadian community, and a Saturday tip makes it the simplest game to plan around for most schedules.
Getting to Golden 1 Center
Parking is handled through SacPark garages. Pre-purchased passes are available at reserve.sacpark.org and are valid from two hours before tipoff; a pass reserves access to the garage, not a specific space. SacRT light rail stops within a block of the arena—check sacrt.com for any weekend service adjustments. The City of Roseville also runs a Game Day Express non-stop shuttle that drops at the arena. Free bike valet from the Sacramento Area Bike Association is available at 7th & K, opening two hours before tip.
Tickets are sold through the Kings’ official site at nba.com/kings and major resale platforms. The Warriors game on March 10 and the Saturday Clippers game on March 6 will see the most competition for good seats.
For context on the full season schedule, the Sacramento Kings February 2027 guide covers the four home games earlier in the season, and the Sacramento Kings January 2027 breakdown includes seven home games before the All-Star break. For a full calendar of things happening around Sacramento this winter, the Best Sacramento Christmas Events guide rounds up the season’s highlights.
The Details
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Home games: Mar 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 24, 27, 29
- Tipoff times: 7:00 PM PT for all games except Mar 14 (3:00 PM PT)
- Parking: SacPark garages; pre-purchase at reserve.sacpark.org
- Transit: SacRT light rail; Game Day Express from Roseville
- Bikes: Free valet at 7th & K, two hours before tip
- Tickets: nba.com/kings and major resale platforms
Bottom Line
Nine home games makes March 2027 the Kings’ most active home month since November. The early stretch—six games in the first two weeks, including Oklahoma City, Denver, and Golden State—is the densest run of quality matchups all season. The Warriors game on March 10 is the one worth planning around; everything else can be decided based on schedule and availability. If a weekday evening works, the March 8 Nuggets game gives you a marquee Western Conference opponent at a fraction of the Warriors price.
