Golden 1 Center
Golden 1 Center is a basketball arena in Sacramento, California, home of the Sacramento Kings (NBA, Western Conference). It opened in 2016, making it 10 years old in 2026 and seats 17,608 for basketball. That makes it the 24th-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Home of
- Sacramento Kings
- Conference
- NBA · Western Conference · Pacific Division
- Opened
- 2016
- Capacity
- 17,608
- Size rank in NBA
- 24th of 30
Famous games at Golden 1 Center
- Oct. 27, 2016: The first regular-season game at Golden 1 Center ended in a 102-94 loss to the Spurs despite 37 points from DeMarcus Cousins.
- March 16, 2023: No. 15 seed Princeton stunned No. 2 Arizona 59-55 in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament.
- April 15, 2023: The Kings beat the Warriors 126-123 in Game 1, their first playoff game since 2006, and De'Aaron Fox lit the beam.
- April 30, 2023: Stephen Curry scored 50, a Game 7 record, as Golden State eliminated Sacramento 120-100.
- Nov. 15, 2024: De'Aaron Fox scored a franchise-record 60 points in a 130-126 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Game night
Getting there. SacRT light rail stops nearby (including 8th & K and St. Rose of Lima Park); Sacramento Valley Station is close by.
Parking. More than 13,500 parking spaces lie within a half mile.
Seating & views at Golden 1 Center
Seats about 17,608 for Kings games in a lower bowl and an upper bowl, with loft and suite levels between them. During design, hundreds of seats were moved into the lower bowl closer to the court. Premium options include 34 luxury suites, 48 loft-style suites and three clubs. Thin bridges at the upper concourse link both sides of the upper bowl and double as standing spots with court views. An 84-foot video board hangs over center court.
Parking & tailgating at Golden 1 Center
The arena sits in the DOCO district downtown, with more than 13,500 spaces within a half mile, mostly in City of Sacramento garages. The arena recommends pre-paid passes through SacPark, valid from two hours before an event to two hours after; spots are first-come, first-served. Several SacRT light rail stations are within a block, including 8th & K, and Sacramento Valley Station is nearby. SABA runs a free bike valet at 7th and K.
Plan your trip to Golden 1 Center
Arenas near Golden 1 Center10
- 1D-IHornets Nest — Sacramento State Hornets same city
- 2D-IUniversity Credit Union Center — UC Davis Aggies 14 mi
- 3D-IAlex G. Spanos Center — Pacific Tigers 43 mi
- 4G LeagueAdventist Health Arena — Stockton Kings 44 mi
- 5D-IUniversity Credit Union Pavilion — Saint Mary's Gaels 61 mi
- 6D-IHaas Pavilion — California Golden Bears 65 mi
- 7NBAChase Center — Golden State Warriors 76 mi
- 8D-IThe Sobrato Center — San Francisco Dons 76 mi
- 9D-ILeavey Center — Santa Clara Broncos 88 mi
- 10D-IMaples Pavilion — Stanford Cardinal 88 mi
Questions about Golden 1 Center
Where do the Sacramento Kings play home games?
The Sacramento Kings play at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
How many people does Golden 1 Center hold?
Golden 1 Center seats 17,608 for basketball.
When did Golden 1 Center open?
Golden 1 Center opened in 2016.
Where do I park for games at Golden 1 Center?
More than 13,500 parking spaces lie within a half mile.
What other arenas are near Golden 1 Center?
Hornets Nest is also in Sacramento. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.