Kings Overview

Fast facts

League: Western Conference Pacific Division

Head Coach: Todd McLellan

Team Mascot: Bailey

Year Opened: 1999

Capacity: 21000

City / State: Los Angeles / California

Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Freeway Face-Off

Rival Team: Anaheim Ducks

The Ducks and Kings have an intense rivalry thanks to these two Pacific Division rivals playing only a few miles away from each other along Interstate 5. The rivalry began when the Ducks entered the league in 1993 and has been raging ever since. The biggest clash between the Ducks and Kings took place in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Kings defeated the Ducks 4-3 in the Western Conference Semifinals. Don’t miss your chance to see these two teams battle for Southern California supremacy.

Battle of California

Rival Team: San Jose Sharks

The Kings-Sharks rivalry began when the Sharks entered the league in 1991. However, it wasn’t until 1995 when the Sharks 4-0 victory effectively eliminated the Kings from playoff contention that things started to heat up. Over the years there have been numerous hotly contested playoff contests between these two with one of the most notable occurring in 2014 when the Kings came back from three games down to defeat the Sharks. There is always a lot at stake when these two teams get together, so make sure to be in attendance.

Kings Stadium Guide

In Game

Similar to being an incredible basketball venue, Staples Center is also a fantastic place to see a hockey game. The Kings have come into their own in the past few years winning multiple Stanley Cup, which has gone a long way in making a Kings game a must-see for any hockey fan visiting the LA area.

The area around Staples Center is great and is home to plenty to do before and after games. Before even entering Staples Center you’ll be able to enjoy one of the best neighborhoods near any arena. LA Live is located right next door, which offers endless choices of pre and post game entertainment. The Grammy Museum and ESPN Los Angeles studio are also nearby meaning you’ll without a doubt bet able to find something to do before the game.

Inside the arena, you’ll experience a lively atmosphere that can match just about any in the league. You’ll be greeted with the “Go Kings Go” chants, and after every Los Angeles goal, the entire arena erupts in elation. Don’t let the fact that Southern California is a rather relaxed fool you these fans live and die with their team.

No matter where you’re sitting you’ll have an excellent view of the game even in the nosebleeds. The cheap seats also allow you to experience all the action alongside some of the most diehard Kings fans out there.

Kings tickets can be a bit pricey, although you’ll get your entertainment dollars worth when attending a Kings game at Staples Center.

Things to check out

Gretzky Statue

No trip to Staples Center is complete without snapping a pic with The Great One. Not only is Gretzky the greatest player in NHL history, but he also played a significant role in the sports success in Southern California so stop by and pay tribute to him.

Sports Museum

The Sports Museum inside Staples Center is the best place learn about Los Angeles sports history. In the museum, you’ll find lots of memorabilia and exhibits showcasing all the biggest moments, teams, and players in LA history. Make sure to stop by the Sports Museum before the game.

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Championship Banners

The Kings have had a lot of recent success hanging two Stanley Cup Champions banners in the last several years, so make sure to check those out when attending a Kings game.

Sportscenter Studio

Located across the street from Staples Center is the Sportscenter Studio. Sportscenter is one of the most popular sports show in the history of TV, so if you’re a big ESPN fan check it out before the game.

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LA Live

LA Live is home to lots of pregame entertainment options including restaurants and movie theaters among others. If you’re looking for somewhere to hang out before the game, then you can’t go wrong spending some time at LA Live.

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Skating Rink

LA Live features a skating rink during the holidays and is the perfect place to get in a skate during your trip to Los Angeles. Southern California may not be known as a winter wonderland, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some winter fun during your visit.

Magic Johnson and Shaq Statues

Even if you're not a big basketball fan, make sure to stop by the Magic Johnson and Shaq statues. Magic and Shaq are two of the greatest players in Lakers history, and there is no better way to honor these legends than to stop by their statues. Grab a picture with these statues to remember your visit to LA.

Bailey the Lion

Bailey is the official mascot of the Los Angeles Kings, and you can see him entertaining the crowd throughout the game. Fans young and old love Bailey, so keep your eyes peeled for him during the game.

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Ice Crew

The Kings Ice Crew keeps everyone engaged during stoppages in play. They perform a variety of different promotions and skating routines, so don’t miss the Ice Crew during your trip to Staples Center.

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Jay Flats

Jay Flats has been energizing Los Angeles crowds for almost a decade as the Kings in-game host. Flats gets everyone up and cheering during games and is a key component to the Kings game day presentation.

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Fight Songs

  1. I Love LA

    Kings goal song

    Hate New York City
    It’s cold and it’s damp
    And all the people dressed like monkeys
    Let’s leave Chicago to the Eskimos
    That town’s a little too rugged
    For you and me, you bad girl

    Rollin’ down the Imperial Highway
    With a big nasty redhead at my side
    Santa Ana winds blowin’ hot from the north
    And we was born to ride

    Roll down the window, put down the top
    Crank up the Beach Boys, baby
    Don’t let the music stop
    We’re gonna ride it till we just can’t ride it no more

    From the South Bay to the Valley
    From the West Side to the East Side
    Everybody’s very happy
    ‘Cause the sun is shining all the time
    Looks like another perfect day

    I love L.A. (We love it)
    I love L.A. (We love it)

    Look at that mountain
    Look at those trees
    Look at that bum over there, man
    He’s down on his knees
    Look at these women
    There ain’t nothin’ like em nowhere

    Century Boulevard (We love it)
    Victory Boulevard (We love it)
    Santa Monica Boulevard (We love it)
    Sixth Street (We love it, we love it)
    We love L.A.

    I love L.A. (We love it)
    I love L.A. (We love it)
    I love L.A. (We love it)

  2. We Are Los Angeles

    Kings fight song

    We are united
    We’re undivided
    We stand together never less
    In any weather a king’s a king forever
    Together we are Los Angeles
    We are united
    We’re undivided
    We stand together never less
    In any weather a king’s a king forever
    Together we are Los Angeles
    We are united
    We’re undivided
    We stand together never less
    In any weather a king’s a king forever
    Together we are Los Angeles
    We are united
    We’re undivided
    We stand together never less
    In any weather a king’s a king forever
    Together we are Los Angeles WE’RE READY FOR BATTLE
    DEFENDING OUR CROWN

    FOR BLACK AND THE SILVER
    WE FIGHT!!!
    FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

    MAJESTIC AND STRONG
    WE’LL NEVER GO DOWN

    WE’LL DIE WITH OUR BLOOD ON THE ICE

    WE ARE UNITED
    WE’RE UNDIVIDED
    WE STAND TOGETHER NEVER LESS
    IN ANY WEATHER A KING’S A KING FOREVER
    TOGETHER WE ARE LOS ANGELES

    AS BROTHERS WE REIGN!
    WE LIVE FOR THE GAME!
    IN THE HEART OF OUR CITY SO TRUE
    KINGS RULE!
    THIS IS OUR VICTORY CRY
    LET IT ROAR THROUGH THE NIGHT!
    WITH THE SOUL OF A KING
    YOU CAN’T LOSE!

    WE ARE UNITED
    WE’RE UNDIVIDED
    WE STAND TOGETHER NEVER LESS
    IN ANY WEATHER A KING’S A KING FOREVER
    TOGETHER WE ARE LOS ANGELES
    WE ARE UNITED
    WE’RE UNDIVIDED
    WE STAND TOGETHER NEVER LESS
    IN ANY WEATHER A KING’S A KING FOREVER
    TOGETHER WE ARE LOS ANGELES GO KINGS GO!!!!!!

  3. Go Kings Go!

    Go Kings go!

    Go Kings go!

    Go Kings go!

Kings Bars & Restaurants

  1. Park’s Barbeque

    Parks BBQ

    Lively, upscale Korean BBQ restaurant with grill-it-yourself Kobe-style beef & marinated short ribs.

    955 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA

    213-380-1717

    Bar website

    asian - bbq - $$

  2. SUGARFISH

    SugarFish

    Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.

    600 W 7th St #150, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

    213-627-3000

    Bar website

    asian - $$

  3. El Cholo

    El Cholo

    Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

    1037 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

    213-746-7750

    Bar website

    mexican - $$

  4. The Stocking Frame

    Stellas On State Street Whiskey

    Upscale pub grub & craft cocktails served in a rustic-chic space with brick walls & a wood bar.

    911 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

    213-488-0373

    Bar website

    american - $$

  5. Caña Rum Bar

    Cana Rum Bar

    Rum is the star spirit at this sleek indoor-outdoor bar where an annual membership fee is required.

    714 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

    213-745-7092

    Bar website

    american - $$

  6. Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Pub

    House of Wings Sportsbar Beer 3rd Base Sports Bar Beer Kilroys Beer

    Walls of TVs playing sports & tons of beers on tap are the main draws at this lively Irish pub.

    815 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

    213-489-6628

    Bar website

    american - sportsbar - $$

  7. Beelman’s Pub

    Beelmans Pub

    Beelman's is a downtown Los Angeles restaurant and bar serving plant-based pub food, tropical cocktails and craft beers.

    600 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

    213-622-1022

    Bar website

    american - $$

  8. Bonaventure Brewing Company

    Bonaventure Brewing beer

    Brewpub offering craft beers, American grub & city skyline views from 4th-floor outdoor patio.

    404 S Figueroa St #418a, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA

    213-236-0802

    Bar website

    american - $$

  9. Los Angeles Biergarten

    The Pub at the Strathcona Hotel Beer

    Spacious gastropub offering bar bites & a large beer selection, plus TVs for sports fans.

    750 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

    323-528–1045

    Bar website

    sportsbar - $$

  10. Shoo Shoo, Baby

    Blarney Stone Wine Spirits

    Craft cocktails in a throwback 1940s-era bar, with draft beer & European wines.

    717 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

    213-688-7755

    Bar website

    european - $$$

  11. Tom’s Urban

    Sprawling gastropub featuring an all-day American menu, large draft beers & sports on big screens.

    1011 S Figueroa St #101, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

    213-746-8667

    Bar website

    american - $$

  12. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

    Flemings Prime Steakhouse

    High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails & pork chops.

    Lucky Strike Bowling - Los Angeles, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

    213-745-9911

    Bar website

    steakhouse - $$$

  13. Langer’s

    Langers Deli

    Old-fashioned deli serving up hot pastrami sandwiches & other traditional comfort food since 1947.

    704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA

    213-483-8050

    Bar website

    italian - $$

  14. Yard House

    House of Wings Sportsbar Beer 3rd Base Sports Bar Beer Kilroys Beer

    Always has that distinct sense of belonging in this place.

    Lucky Strike Bowling - Los Angeles, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

    213-745-9273

    Bar website

    american - $$