The L.A. Kings are kicking off their playoff schedule right at home. With home-ice advantage secured for the opening round, Crypto.com Arena will host Games 1 and 2 of what promises to be a heated series against the Edmonton Oilers, a familiar postseason foe. But this year, the Kings hold the edge.
Home Ice, High Stakes
This is the fourth consecutive year the Kings have reached the postseason, but it’s the first time since 2016 that they’ll open a series in Los Angeles. A record-breaking season on home ice (31 wins in 40 games) has turned downtown L.A. into one of hockey’s most electric playoff environments.
Kings vs. Oilers: Schedule & TV Guide
The first-round opponent is the high-powered Oilers, a team the Kings have met in the playoffs the past three years, always starting on the road. Now, that narrative flips, and it’s the best time to join the party.
Edmonton enters the series with injury concerns, while the Kings are coming in strong, riding a wave of defensive dominance and home-ice momentum.
- 🥅 Game 1: In Los Angeles, 4/21 at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 7:00 p.m. (PT)
TV: ESPN2, FanDuel Sports Network West, ESPN LA 710, SNET, TVAS 2 - 🥅 Game 2: In Los Angeles, 4/23 at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 7:00 p.m. (PT)
TV: TBS, Max, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, ESPN LA 710, SNET, CBC, TVAS - 🏒 Game 3: At Edmonton, 4/25 at Rogers Place, beginning at 7:00 p.m. (PT)
TV: TNT, truTV, Max, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, ESPN LA App, SNET, CBC, TVAS 2 - 🏒 Game 4: At Edmonton, 4/27 at Rogers Place, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (PT)
TV: TBS, truTV, Max, FanDuel Sports Network West, ESPN LA 710, SNET, CBC, TVAS - 🥅 Game 5: In Los Angeles, 4/29 at Crypto.com Arena, start time TBD (if necessary)
- 🏒 Game 6: At Edmonton, 5/01 at Rogers Place, start time TBD (if necessary)
- 🥅 Game 7: In Los Angeles, 5/03 at Crypto.com Arena, start time TBD (if necessary)
L.A. Kings Playoff Schedule: Road to the Stanley Cup
If the Kings defeat the Oilers, their next challenge will likely be the winner of the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Minnesota Wild.
From there, a potential Western Conference Final looms against heavyweights like the Dallas Stars or Winnipeg Jets, both of whom have been dominant throughout the season.
Only after surviving these rounds would L.A. reach the Stanley Cup Final, with a shot at their first championship since 2014. With strong goaltending, elite defense, and a top home-ice advantage, the Kings are quietly built for a deep run.
How to get tickets for the Kings’ playoff games?
Following a dominant stretch to close out the regular season, the Kings head into the postseason as one of the NHL’s hottest teams. Since the trade deadline, they’ve posted a league-best .810 points percentage, leading all teams in both goals scored and goals allowed.
Tickets for all home games are now available at the team’s official website, including options for group packages and event suites. For those looking to lock in future seats, season memberships for 2025-26 come with guaranteed playoff access.
Group sales and luxury suites are also available, but are selling fast. If you want to know about L.A.’s biggest hockey moment of the year, now’s the time.