New Orleans Pelicans @ Sacramento Kings: Dec 13, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Home

Pelicans vs Kings tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento. TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), NBC Sports California (Kings).

How to Watch Pelicans vs Kings: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, December 13, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Kings NBC Sports California
Stream
NBA League PassPelicans: Pelicans+ · Kings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
Golden 1 CenterSacramento

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 13, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pelicans

Kings

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pelicans vs Kings Preview

The Pelicans are 0-3 this season, while the Kings are 0-3 this season.

The Pelicans won last season's series 2-1. The Pelicans rank 3rd in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game) and Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game).

Pelicans vs Kings Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesPelicans 2-1

Previous meetings

Pelicans vs Kings Season Stats 2026-27

Pelicans 3 GPKings 3 GP
124.7#3
Points per game
109.3#25
128.0#28
Opponent points
124.0#25
47.8%#8
Field goal %
45.2%#17
30.9%#22
Three-point %
28.6%#27
86.2%#3
Free throw %
72.5%#24
45.7#11
Rebounds
42.7#19
24.7#18
Assists
21.0#30
11.7#4
Steals
7.7#22
5.3#13
Blocks
2.3#30
15.7#16
Turnovers
15.0#13

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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This Pelicans vs Kings page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pelicans visit the Lakers Dec 14; Kings visit the Thunder Dec 16.

Pelicans vs Kings FAQs

What time does Pelicans vs Kings start?

The New Orleans Pelicans play the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pelicans vs Kings on?

Local TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), NBC Sports California (Kings). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pelicans and Kings records?

Going into this game the Pelicans were 0-3 and the Kings were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Pelicans vs Kings?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Pelicans vs Kings go last season?

The Pelicans won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pelicans vs Kings game?

The Kings beat the Pelicans 117-113 on Apr 3, 2026 at home.

Where is Pelicans vs Kings being played?

At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.

Is Pelicans vs Kings on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pelicans and Kings markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Kings fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.