Golden 1 Center guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Golden 1 Center holds up to 17,608 fans and is home to Sacramento Kings (NBA). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

39 home games left, starting Sun Oct 25, 2026. Times are local (Pacific).

When do the doors open at Golden 1 Center?

Golden 1 Center opens for most events an hour before the event start. For Sacramento Kings games, doors open 1.5 hours before tip-off. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Bags larger than 8 in x 6 in x 1 in are prohibited. Backpacks are prohibited regardless of size. Bags accepted as medical bags must be searched and tagged by a security supervisor. Bag policy.
• Payment: Golden 1 Center is a cashless arena. All major credit cards with chip, tap-to-pay contactless transactions, and payment-enabled mobile or wearable devices are accepted. Golden 1 Center does not have cash-to-card kiosks to convert cash into a prepaid debit card.
• Getting there: Multiple SacRT light rail stations are within a block of the arena, serving all three light rail lines (Blue, Gold and Green) near 7th & Capitol, 9th & K and 8th & K. Roseville Transit also runs the Game Day Express, offering non-stop service from Roseville to games at Golden 1 Center. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside Golden 1 Center, except baby food and formula. Bottles and cans are not permitted.

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