Golden 1 Center
Sacramento · Home of 🏀 Sacramento Kings
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Golden 1 Center?
- Golden 1 Center in Sacramento is home to the Sacramento Kings (NBA).
- What is the closest airport to Golden 1 Center?
- Sacramento (SMF) is the closest major airport, about 11 miles (18 km) from Golden 1 Center — roughly 16 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Golden 1 Center?
- Game-day parking starts around $15 USD. One specific free spot is commonly cited at 917 7th Street — it's real but limited, fills fast, and should be double-checked for current signage before relying on it.
- How much is a beer at Golden 1 Center?
- A standard beer is about $15.00 USD at regular stands, 2025-26. Cheaper option: 12 oz cans (Estrella Jalisco, Corona Premier) at kiosk outside Section 222 only, max 2 per sale (2025-26). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Golden 1 Center without a car?
- SacRT Blue Line and Gold Line light rail both stop at 7th & Capitol Station, about a block from the arena.
- Where are the best seats at Golden 1 Center?
- Lower bowl (100s) in the modern, loud arena; upper 200s cheap. Sit lower for the Kings crowd. Downtown DOCO location.
- What is the bag policy at Golden 1 Center?
- Bags up to 8×6×1 in.; no backpacks. No outside food or drinks; baby food and formula are OK. No bottles or cans, sealed or empty.
- Is Golden 1 Center wheelchair accessible?
- Wheelchair and limited-mobility seats are in every price category, usually with companion seats; buy online or at the Box Office (groups of 20+: 888-91-KINGS for Kings games). Accessible drop-off and pick-up is at 4th & J, 6th & J and 7th & K (20-minute limit); accessible parking isn't listed. Guests with disabilities get priority on all public elevators, and Guest Services Ambassadors at every entrance can arrange wheelchair service from the Pedestrian Plaza to your seat and back.
✈️🚗 Getting to Golden 1 Center
Nearest major airport: Sacramento (SMF) — about 11 mi / 16 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) in the modern, loud arena; upper 200s cheap. Sit lower for the Kings crowd. Downtown DOCO location.
Parking
DOCO (Downtown Commons) garages/lots around the arena; walkable. Light rail is close. ($15–30 USD)
Getting there
Sacramento RT light rail to the cathedral square area + short walk; or downtown garages.
Bar scene
Downtown Commons (DOCO) right outside is a purpose-built bar/restaurant plaza; downtown and midtown Sacramento add more. Walkable.
Pre-game bars
- DOCO plaza — Bars/restaurants right outside the arena.
- Midtown Sacramento — Sac's best bar strip, short ride.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer, 2025-26$15.00
- 💸 Deal: 12 oz cans (Estrella Jalisco, Corona Premier) at kiosk outside Section 222 only, max 2 per sale (2025-26)
- Farm-to-fork plate$13
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- DOCO plaza pre-game
- Light rail downtown
♿ Accessibility at Golden 1 Center
Wheelchair and limited-mobility seats are in every price category, usually with companion seats; buy online or at the Box Office (groups of 20+: 888-91-KINGS for Kings games). Accessible drop-off and pick-up is at 4th & J, 6th & J and 7th & K (20-minute limit); accessible parking isn't listed. Guests with disabilities get priority on all public elevators, and Guest Services Ambassadors at every entrance can arrange wheelchair service from the Pedestrian Plaza to your seat and back.
- Sensory-friendly
- Sensory Room on the Event Level (Guest Services at Sections 109 and 207 will take you). Sensory bags with KultureCity VIP badges and weighted lap pads can be borrowed with ID. OneCourt haptic displays at Kings games.
- Hearing
- Free assistive listening devices with photo ID at Guest Services (Sections 109 and 207); request a week ahead at adaservices@golden1center.com. Caption screens at Kings games only (Sections 201 and 214/215).
- ASL interpreters
- Email adaservices@golden1center.com at least 2 weeks ahead (audio description too).
- Service animals
- Trained service dogs welcome; emotional support animals are not. No relief area listed.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags
- Bags up to 8×6×1 in.; no backpacks.
- Bag check
- No bag check; strollers can be checked at Guest Services (Sections 109 and 207).
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks; baby food and formula are OK.
- Water bottles
- No bottles or cans, sealed or empty.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry, except emergencies or returning prohibited items to your car via a Security Supervisor.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Baby bags up to 16×16×8 in. allowed
- Medical bags searched and tagged
- Detachable-lens cameras and GoPros
- Signs over 11×17 in.
⚠️ Check before you go: The official site still shows a 2023 footer, so some details may be out of date; confirm with adaservices@golden1center.com.
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Golden 1 Center as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Sacramento (SMF) (SMF). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Fri, Oct 23Portland Trail Blazers at Kings NBA
- Sun, Oct 25Memphis Grizzlies at Kings NBA
- Wed, Nov 4Los Angeles Lakers at Kings NBA
- Fri, Nov 6San Antonio Spurs at Kings NBA
- Sun, Nov 8Miami Heat at Kings NBA
- Tue, Nov 10Orlando Magic at Kings NBA
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