News & Updates

NBA Season Suspension and CA Department of Public Health Guidelines Result in Postponed and Cancelled Events.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that Golden 1 Center will host the first- and second- round games of the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship tournament and the regional games of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship tournament.

The Sacramento Kings, in partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Voter Registration and Elections, announced Golden 1 Center will serve as a Vote Center this Fall, allowing voters to register to vote and cast their ballots while practicing social distancing. The Kings will also provide staff volunteers to serve as poll workers at the Vote Center during the eleven days it will be open to the public leading up to the General Election, October 24 to November 3. In addition to providing the arena at no cost to the County, the team will also provide free parking in the Downtown West Garage to individuals accessing the Vote Center.

The Sacramento Kings and Legends Hospitality have donated all prepared and perishable food items on hand at Golden 1 Center to the Sacramento County Office of Education and the Sacramento Food Bank to help feed community members impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis.

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s updated policy to limit large gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19, the V101 Heart of Hip-Hop concert scheduled for Saturday, March 28 will be rescheduled for a later date.

Effective Immediately - The California Interscholastic Federation ("CIF") has cancelled all remaining CIF State Basketball Championships games.