The Los Angeles Kings are entering a new era, but not before one last ride with their captain. Anze Kopitar, the face of the franchise for nearly two decades, has announced that the 2025–2026 campaign will be his final NHL season. Every game this year isn’t just about playoff hopes; it’s about celebrating the player who led the Kings to two Stanley Cups.
Kopitar isn’t skating off into the sunset alone. The Kings still boast a talented roster featuring Kevin Fiala, Adrian Kempe, and Quinton Byfield up front, with Drew Doughty and Brandt Clarke on the blue line. The mix of veterans and youth should make this season both competitive and emotional.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or just tuning in to honor Kopitar’s farewell tour, following the Kings this year is a must. That’s why I’ve broken down every way to watch the Los Angeles Kings this season so you don’t miss a moment of LA hockey history.
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What channels have Los Angeles Kings games?
You can watch in-market Los Angeles Kings games on FanDuel Sports Network West (FDSW), with select simulcasts airing on KCAL-TV (CBS 9). Nationally televised matchups will air on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NHL Network, with some streaming exclusively on ESPN+/Hulu.
If you live outside the FDSW broadcast region, which includes Southern California, the Las Vegas Valley, and Hawaii, you’ll need ESPN+ or NHL Center Ice for out-of-market viewing. Additionally, Canadian viewers can follow along on Sportsnet, TSN, CBC, and Amazon Prime Video’s Monday Night Hockey.
Want radio coverage? Every Los Angeles Kings game is available on the LA Kings Audio Network. You can listen to every game on ESPN Radio 710 in the Los Angeles area or stream for free using the ESPN LA app.
2025–2026 Los Angeles Kings TV schedule
The 2025–2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in Kings history, marking their 59th campaign in the NHL. Every game carries extra weight as Captain Anze Kopitar laces up for his final professional season. With the team having clinched a playoff berth four consecutive times, the primary goal is sending their legendary leader out with a deep, meaningful run.
Every match, whether it’s a critical Pacific Division showdown or a national spotlight appearance, is now about more than just the standings. I’ve compiled the complete Kings broadcast schedule below to ensure you can follow every shift of this historic farewell tour and playoff push.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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October |
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| Colorado Avalanche | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 1:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Minnesota Wild | Monday, Oct. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At St. Louis Blues | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Dallas Stars | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Nashville Predators | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At San Jose Sharks | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 11:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Detroit Red Wings | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
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November |
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| New Jersey Devils | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 9:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
| Winnipeg Jets | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| Florida Panthers | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 2:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Ottawa Senators | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Washington Capitals | Monday, Nov. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At San Jose Sharks | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Boston Bruins | Friday, Nov. 21 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| Ottawa Senators | Monday, Nov. 24 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Friday, Nov. 28 | 4:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Vancouver Canucks | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 10:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
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December |
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| Washington Capitals | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 9:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
| At Utah Mammoth | Monday, Dec. 8 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Seattle Kraken | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Calgary Flames | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
| At Dallas Stars | Monday, Dec. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Florida Panthers | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Monday, Dec. 22 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Seattle Kraken | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Anaheim Ducks | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Monday, Dec. 29 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
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January |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Minnesota Wild | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Minnesota Wild | Monday, Jan. 5 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| San Jose Sharks | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Friday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Dallas Stars | Monday, Jan. 12 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Anaheim Ducks | Friday, Jan. 16 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| New York Rangers | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At St. Louis Blues | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Monday, Jan. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 12:30 p.m. | FDSW |
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February |
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| At Carolina Hurricanes | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Seattle Kraken | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Edmonton Oilers | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Calgary Flames | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
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March |
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| Colorado Avalanche | Monday, March 2 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| New York Islanders | Thursday, March 5 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Montreal Canadiens | Saturday, March 7 | 7:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
| At Boston Bruins | Tuesday, March 10 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At New York Islanders | Friday, March 13 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At New Jersey Devils | Saturday, March 14 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At New York Rangers | Monday, March 16 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Thursday, March 19 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, March 21 | 4:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Utah Mammoth | Sunday, March 22 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Calgary Flames | Tuesday, March 24 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Thursday, March 26 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Utah Mammoth | Saturday, March 28 | 9:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
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April |
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| St. Louis Blues | Wednesday, April 1 | 9:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Nashville Predators | Thursday, April 2 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| Nashville Predators | Monday, April 6 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| Vancouver Canucks | Thursday, April 9 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSW |
| Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. | KCAL, FDSW |
| At Seattle Kraken | Monday, April 13 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Tuesday, April 14 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSW |
| At Calgary Flames | Thursday, April 16 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSW |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Los Angeles Kings
For in-market Kings fans, watching every game requires access to the team’s regional FanDuel Sports Network affiliate, plus the national channels for exclusive broadcasts. Finding a service that covers both local and national games is the best approach for complete coverage of Kopitar’s farewell season.
For local cord-cutters who prioritize affordability and simplicity, the most direct solution is a subscription to the FanDuel Sports Network standalone app. For $19.99 per month, you get a live stream of every in-market Kings broadcast, along with on-demand replays and exclusive team content. It’s a fantastic way to follow the team without committing to an expensive live TV package.
If you’re a local fan who demands a robust all-in-one live TV plan, or if you live outside of the Kings’ TV market, the premium choice is Stream with DIRECTV. This service carries FanDuel Sports Network West locally (in its CHOICE package or higher) along with ESPN, TNT, and ABC. Crucially, DIRECTV now includes ESPN Unlimited with its Signature packages, which grants full access to ESPN+ for all out-of-market NHL coverage. While the service is expensive, new subscribers can take advantage of a five-day free trial before committing.
Canadian TV and streaming options
Canadian fans can catch the Kings on Sportsnet and TSN, which air nationally televised NHL games throughout the season. Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday nights remains a staple for marquee matchups, though Los Angeles won’t appear as frequently as a Canadian-based team.
Because the Kings are a U.S. club, most of their games are considered out-of-market in Canada. To follow those matchups, fans can turn to Sportsnet+ Premium, Canada’s streaming package for out-of-market NHL games, or NHL Centre Ice, the traditional cable and satellite package that provides the same coverage. Both options include nearly every Kings game not subject to blackout rules.
It’s also worth keeping an eye on Prime Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Prime Video. While the Kings won’t be featured every week, select matchups may occasionally land in those national primetime slots.
How to watch the Los Angeles Kings for free
Many Kings fans can catch at least some games without paying for a subscription. FanDuel Sports Network West is the team’s regional home. But a handful of games also air locally on KCAL-TV, which you can get for free with a digital antenna in the LA market.
Additionally, live TV streaming services like DIRECTV and Fubo often offer free trials. These trials typically provide a week of access to both FanDuel Sports Network West and most national NHL channels. I say “most” because Fubo doesn’t carry TNT Sports networks.
How to watch the Los Angeles Kings FAQ
How do I watch out-of-market Kings games?
If you live outside the Kings’ broadcast territory, the best way to follow most games is through ESPN+. The service streams every out-of-market NHL game in the U.S. that hasn’t been picked up for national broadcast.
Does ESPN+ show every Kings game?
No, ESPN+ does not show every Kings game live. It streams all out-of-market Kings games, but any game broadcast nationally or locally will be blacked out in the relevant market.
Can I stream FanDuel Sports Network West without cable?
Yes, you can stream FanDuel Sports Network West without a traditional cable package. DIRECTV and Fubo carry the channel for in-market viewers. You can also subscribe to the channel directly through FanDuelSportsNetwork.com and Amazon Prime Video, but availability is based on your location.
Can I watch the Los Angeles Kings in Canada?
Yes, Canadian fans can catch the Kings via national broadcasters like Sportsnet, TSN, and CBC. For full streaming access, a Sportsnet+ Premium subscription is the best option as it includes all out-of-market NHL matchups. You’ll just need to watch out for any Kings games that may air nationally or locally, like when LA faces your in-market team.
Can Kopitar go out on top?
Anze Kopitar’s 19th and final NHL season gives the LA Kings plenty of motivation to make a playoff push. At 38, he may no longer be the dominant two-way force who carried Los Angeles to two Stanley Cups, but his leadership and hockey IQ remain invaluable. The Kings have surrounded him with a mix of established veterans like Kevin Fiala and Drew Doughty, plus rising stars such as Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke. That support gives Kopitar a legitimate chance to close his career with another postseason run. Whether LA can go deep depends on its goaltending holding steady and the young core taking the next step. But with the Pacific Division as competitive as ever, the Kings’ emotional X-factor this season will be rallying around their captain. If everything breaks right, Kopitar could indeed ride off into retirement with one more shot at playoff glory.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com’s NHL viewing guides are created by lifelong, dedicated hockey experts. This article was written by Ian McLaren, a seasoned hockey journalist and podcast host with nearly 20 years of experience covering the NHL. As host of the Locked On Boston Bruins podcast, Ian closely follows league trends and tracks how Western Conference teams like the Kings stack up.
To put this guide together, Ian reviewed the complete 2025–2026 NHL broadcast schedule and verified every channel and streaming service for accuracy. His goal is to give fans across North America the most comprehensive information for watching the Kings on TV.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
