DAZN Will Stream L.A. Kings Games in 2026
The streaming platform secured exclusive direct-to-consumer rights for local L.A. Kings games starting in 2026.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Hockey
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Beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season, DAZN will serve as the exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home for local L.A. Kings broadcasts. Fans across Southern California and Hawaii will be able to watch games without needing a traditional cable subscription.
Why it matters
This partnership expands the accessibility of Kings broadcasts by allowing cord-cutters to stream live games, pregame coverage, and postgame shows directly. It marks a shift toward digital-first distribution while maintaining traditional cable access for existing viewers.
The agreement covers all locally broadcast regular-season contests and the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nationally televised games are excluded from this specific direct-to-consumer streaming package.
The players
L.A. Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team that competes in the National Hockey League as a member of the Pacific Division.
DAZN
DAZN is a global over-the-top sports streaming service that provides live and on-demand content to subscribers.
Angels Broadcast Television
Angels Broadcast Television is a regional media entity that manages the local broadcast rights for professional sports teams.
The details
DAZN will offer live games, on-demand replays, and original team programming through a new partnership with Angels Broadcast Television. Fans in the local television territory can access this content via the streaming platform, while cable and satellite users continue to receive games through their existing television provider.
Timeline
DAZN will begin streaming local L.A. Kings games with the start of the 2026-27 NHL season.
Season Trajectory
This deal alters the competitive balance of team media distribution by bypassing traditional cable barriers for local supporters. It signals a move toward modernized, platform-based viewing that will define how the franchise reaches its fan base throughout the 2026-27 season.
Starting in 2026, local fans will no longer be limited to cable or satellite packages to watch regular-season games. Access for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is also included in the new digital streaming offering.
The takeaway
The move to DAZN provides a clear alternative for fans who have moved away from traditional television subscriptions. Viewers should prepare for potential changes in how they access team programming before the 2026-27 season begins.
Further reading
For more background on the team's media coverage, see our Los Angeles Hockey section.
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