Let’s get ready to light the beam like never before, Sacramento! After an incredible season of breaking records, De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis being named All-Stars, and several wins, history is going to continue being made here in Sacramento as the Kings have made the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. From how to score tickets, to where to watch the game, and details on all the beam-themed treats you can try, here’s the inside scoop on everything you need to know about NBA Playoffs season here in Sacramento.
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When do NBA Playoffs Games Begin?
The Kings will face the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Kings have secured home-court advantage for the first round of the Playoffs and will host up to four games at Golden 1 Center.
Game 1: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center | Saturday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Game 2: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center | Monday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
Game 3: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors at Chase Center | Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m.
Game 4: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors at Chase Center | Sunday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m.
The rest of the finalized first-round game details, if necessary, will be announced by the NBA soon.
How to Score Tickets to the Kings’ Playoffs Games:
Tickets for playoff games will go on sale to the public on Monday, April 10 at noon. Further ticket information will be announced on Kings.com/Playoffs as it becomes available.
Kings Celebratory Rally to Kick off Playoffs:
When: Friday, April 14, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: DOCO in front of Golden 1 Center
Come celebrate the tip-off of the NBA playoffs with a celebratory rally at DOCO. The playoffs rally will feature performances from Kings entertainment teams, remarks from Kings personalities, live DJ music, food and drink specials including "Light the Beam" purple churros, free Kings swag, and more.
Kings Playoffs Watch Parties at Golden 1 Center for Away Games:
When: Thursday, April 20 (Doors open at 6 p.m., with tip-off set for 7 p.m.) and Sunday, April 23 (Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with tip-off set for 12:30 p.m.)
Where: Golden 1 Center
The Kings are inviting fans to watch the away games at Golden 1 Center. These Watch Parties will be free, but fans must reserve tickets at Kings.com/Playoffs for entry. The watch parties will include the opportunity for fans to watch the away games from the stands, a live Kings DJ, performances by the 916 Crew and Kings dancers, appearances from Slamson, and a Team Store pop-up booth in the Grand Entrance.
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The Kings Playoffs Playground
When: On Kings game days, both home and away, from noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Ali Youseffi Square, near the intersection of K and 7th Streets.
Cost: Free!
The Kings Playoffs Playground, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will open at Ali Youseffi Square giving fans the opportunity to test their basketball skills, take a video of themselves lighting the beam, make a custom cheer chard, create commemorative action figures of themselves in Kings gear, and take a photo with the famed 6th Man Statue from ARCO Arena. Select playoffs gear will also be available for purchase in the fan zone.
To reserve your entry to the Kings Playoffs Playground ahead of time, visit https://www.showclix.com/tickets/kings-playoffs-playground.
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Get in the Playoffs Spirit with Some New Kings Gear
Nothing screams “GO KINGS” like getting all dressed up in purple. Swing by the Sacramento Kings Team Store in DOCO to grab some last-minute gear for the game. From jerseys, hats, hoodies, tees and other collectible items, the Sacramento Kings Team Store has something for every fan. Select playoffs gear will also be available at The Kings Playoffs Playground at Ali Youseffi Square.
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Enjoy a Beam-Themed Cocktail or Sweet Treat
There’s no better way to celebrate the Kings being in the playoffs than enjoying one of the many Kings-themed cocktails or desserts available.
Here are a few of the beam-themed cocktails or treats you can try:
- Revival at Kimpton Sawyer’s NBA specialty cocktails
- Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar’s purple beam-themed “FIZZtail”
- Leatherby’s Beam Team Cookies & Cream ice cream and Beam Team shake
- Java City’s “Light the Bean” coffee beans
- Vine & Grain’s Beam Team butterfly tea-infused gin
- Blue Note Brewing Company’s “THE BEAM Pilsner”
- Bambi Vegan Tacos’ “The Beam” cocktail
- Goodside Coffee’s “The Beam” sparkling purple lemonade
- Seasons Coffee Roasters’ Organic Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry Arnold Palmer, and Ube Latte
- Polanco Cantina's Purple Reign cocktail
- Bike Dog Brewing's Beam Team IPA
- The Trade Coffee & Coworking's Light the Beam Lavender Latte and Light the Beam Lavender Lemonade
