A Revived Schedule for the Los Angeles Kings
The 2026‑27 campaign marks the Kings' return to a full 84‑game schedule, the first time since the 1993‑94 season, and the slate has been carefully balanced to showcase both divisional intensity and cross‑conference variety. Each Pacific Division opponent will be faced four times, with two home and two away contests, while Central Division rivals meet the Kings three times apiece, alternating home and road assignments.
The season opens with a much‑anticipated rematch in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche, setting the tone for a schedule that also includes 32 games against Eastern Conference teams, split evenly between home and road venues. Early in the year the Kings will take on Anaheim in a home‑and‑home series around Thanksgiving, and they will enjoy traditional breaks around both Thanksgiving and Christmas, with no games scheduled on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
March brings the busiest stretch, featuring nine home games and two separate seven‑game homestands, one early in the season and another later on. The longest road trip spans seven games, taking the team from Nashville through Florida and Tampa Bay, then to Philadelphia and Carolina, illustrating the geographic spread across North America.
The Kings will also navigate ten sets of back‑to‑back games, while the NHL All‑Star Game will be hosted by the New York Islanders on February 6, offering a mid‑season showcase. Throughout the schedule, the team will meet notable former players such as Drew Doughty and Adrian Kempe, as well as star opponents like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, adding extra storylines for fans.
Coaching staff members Jim Hiller and D.J. Smith will guide the club through a demanding calendar that includes three‑day breaks around the holiday periods and a final 31‑game push over 62 days to close out the season. The balanced approach, with varied start times and a mix of divisional and inter‑conference matchups, aims to keep the roster fresh and the fan experience vibrant throughout the 2026‑27 campaign.