The Sacramento Kings host the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Regular Season matchup on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local time) at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Fans in the United States can watch the game live on NBC Sports California, NBA League Pass, Peacock, DAZN, and Fubo.
The two teams enter the contest at opposite ends of the Western Conference standings. The Memphis Grizzlies sit in fifth place with an undefeated 2-0 record, having defeated the Utah Jazz 123-103 in their season opener on Wednesday (21) and the Golden State Warriors 111-108 on Friday (23). Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are in 15th place in the West at 0-2, following losses of 121-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday (21) and 128-120 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday (23). In the most recent matchup between the two franchises, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 123-114 during the 2025-26 regular season on February 23, 2026.
Where to watch Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies live
The broadcast of the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies will be available in the United States across television and digital platforms:
- NBC Sports California (cable TV)
- NBA League Pass (pay-per-view)
- Peacock (streaming)
- DAZN (streaming)
- Fubo (streaming)
Time and venue for Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies
The official game details for the Sunday matchup in California are set as follows:
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local time at the arena)
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, in Sacramento
- Competition: NBA — Regular Season
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How the Sacramento Kings arrive for the game
Coached by Doug Christie, the Sacramento Kings are averaging 108.0 points per game on 44.3% shooting from the field over their first two outings, while allowing an average of 124.5 points. Shooting guard Zach LaVine leads the team in scoring with an average of 25.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, having scored 22 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. Rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr., the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is averaging 22.5 points and 3.5 assists after recording 33 points against Portland. The core rotation also features center Domantas Sabonis, forward Keegan Murray (who had 12 points in 26 minutes on Friday), and power forward Precious Achiuwa (14 points and 6 rebounds off the bench against Portland).
Regarding the injury report, point-forward Ben Simmons is out for the entire season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Centers Dylan Cardwell (calf) and Maxime Raynaud (knee) are also ruled out. Guard Malik Monk is listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury, while Keegan Murray is questionable due to an ankle issue. Because of the injury doubts, the coaching staff will confirm the official starting lineup moments before tip-off.
Following the season opener, Doug Christie addressed the team’s approach. “Attention to detail and the game plan discipline. We gotta be disciplined about the things that we work on, the things we talk about. And then we’ve got to go execute them on the floor. But it’s game one. We don’t panic, we get right back to it. We’re going to face really good teams, and we have to worry about the things that we need to do, and we take that on to the floor and do it at a high level. We know that we can, we just have to be disciplined in our approach,” the head coach said.
How the Memphis Grizzlies arrive for the game
Led by Finnish head coach Tuomas Iisalo—assisted by Erik Schmidt, Julius Thomas, Darnell Lazare, and Ryan Saunders—the Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 117.0 points per game (shooting 46.9% from the field and 38.4% from three-point range), along with 51.0 rebounds and 25.0 assists, while conceding 105.5 points per contest. Shooting guard Ty Jerome has been the team’s top scorer early in the season, averaging 36.5 points and 5.5 assists after scoring 45 points against the Utah Jazz and 28 points against the Golden State Warriors.
Rookie forward Cameron Boozer, the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, holds averages of 16.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists through two games, highlighted by a 25-point, 13-rebound performance against Golden State. Other key contributors in the rotation include forwards GG Jackson (four blocks on the season), Jaylen Wells, and Jerami Grant. For Sunday’s game, center Zach Edey—who totaled 19 rebounds and four blocks across the first two games—has been ruled out for left ankle injury management. Meanwhile, shooting guard Cedric Coward is dealing with a wrist injury. With Edey sidelined, Tuomas Iisalo will finalize the starting five shortly before the game.
Read also: Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz: where to watch live and start time (NBA, Oct 21)
Officiating for Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies
The officiating crew for the matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies had not yet been announced by the NBA at the time of publication, as the league releases referee assignments on the morning of game day local time.
