Sacramento Kings home opener switched to Trail Blazers matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Sacramento Kings will host the Portland Trail Blazers instead of the Golden State Warriors for their 2026 home opener on Friday, Oct. 23, following a schedule change. The Kings' original matchup against the Warriors has been moved to 2027. This shift allows Sacramento to avoid consecutive divisional games early in the season, as they will first face the Los Angeles Clippers. The Kings faced the Trail Blazers four times last season, suffering losses in each game, which adds significance to the home opener.
- •Kings face Trail Blazers in home opener on Oct. 23
- •Original matchup against Warriors rescheduled for 2027
- •Sacramento will open season against Los Angeles Clippers
- •Kings lost all four games to the Trail Blazers last season
- •Team's defensive issues persist heading into the new season
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kings Home Opener Switches From Warriors to Trail Blazers
"Sacramento will face the Portland Trail Blazers rather than the Golden State Warriors for its 2026 home opener.
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