Stadiums / Golden 1 Center
Golden 1 Center
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Sacramento
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 17,500
- Opened
- 2016
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood
- League
- NBA
- Sports
- Basketball
- Categories
- sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Sacramento
- Nicknames
- G1C
Downtown Sacramento arena known for “Light the Beam” culture.
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Home team history
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Sacramento Kings
2016-present · NBA
Features · Architecture
Downtown Commons (DOCO)
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The surrounding entertainment district creates a complete game-day destination.
Open-Air Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The outdoor gathering spaces enhance the fan experience.
World's Most Advanced Arena Branding
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Known for technology-focused design.
Features · History
2002 Western Conference Finals
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights the iconic Kings era.
ARCO Arena Legacy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display honoring the former home.
Chris Webber
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the early 2000s Kings era.
Kings Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Mitch Richmond
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the original Sacramento star.
Sacramento Kings Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Richmond, Divac, and other legends.
Vlade Divac
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the franchise center.
Features · Experience
Beam Team Era
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the current fan movement.
Kings Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Light the Beam
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous modern Kings celebration.
Sacramento Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with California capital culture.
Sacramento Kings Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Slamson the Lion
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Traditions
Light the Beam Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
After every Kings victory, a massive purple laser beam shoots into the Sacramento sky, becoming one of the NBA's most famous modern traditions.
Cowbell Kingdom Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Kings fans ring thousands of cowbells throughout the game, creating one of the league's most unique home-court atmospheres.
Here We Stay Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Here We Stay" remains an emotional rallying cry celebrating the successful effort to keep the Kings in Sacramento.
Slamson Entertainment Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot Slamson entertains fans with trampoline dunks, comedy routines, and crowd interaction throughout every home game.
History & timeline
2002 Western Conference Finals Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2002 WCF wing
2002 Western Conference Finals exhibit — the closest call in Kings history.
Chris Webber Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Webber gallery
Chris Webber — the face of the Greatest Show on Court era in Sacramento.
Cowbell Kingdom History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Cowbell Kingdom wing
Cowbell Kingdom history — the fan culture that defines Sacramento basketball.
De'Aaron Fox Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Fox gallery
De'Aaron Fox era — Speedy and the modern Kings revival in Sacramento.
Domantas Sabonis Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Sabonis gallery
Domantas Sabonis era — the All-Star anchor of the modern Kings era.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from Rochester Royals to Light the Beam.
Greatest Kings Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Kings history — from Richmond to Webber to Light the Beam.
Greatest Show on Court Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Greatest Show wing
Greatest Show on Court era — Webber, Bibby, Peja, and the 2002 run.
Kings Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Kings Hall of Fame — every purple and black immortal.
Light the Beam Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Beam wing
Light the Beam era — one of the most recognizable traditions in professional sports.
Mike Bibby Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Bibby gallery
Mike Bibby — the clutch point guard of the 2002 Western Conference Finals run.
Mitch Richmond Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Richmond gallery
Mitch Richmond — The Rock and the original Sacramento superstar.
Modern Kings Revival Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, modern era wing
Modern Kings revival — Fox, Sabonis, and the next chapter of Beam Team.
Peja Stojaković Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Peja gallery
Peja Stojaković — the sharpshooter and Kings legend of the early 2000s.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff history wing
Kings playoff history — 2002 and Beam Team postseason pride.
Rochester Royals History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Rochester Royals wing
Rochester Royals history — the franchise roots and 1951 NBA championship.
Sacramento Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Sacramento basketball wing
Sacramento basketball history — Cowbell Kingdom and unmatched fan loyalty.
Sacramento Kings Relocation Story Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, relocation wing
Sacramento Kings relocation story — how the franchise found its forever home.
Vlade Divac Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Divac gallery
Vlade Divac — the Serbian center and heart of the Greatest Show on Court.
California Basketball Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, California basketball wing
California basketball legacy — Kings, Lakers, Warriors, and Golden State hoops.
Entertainment
Slamson the Lion Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Slamson the Lion — the beloved Kings mascot and symbol of Beam Team on gameday.
Beam Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout Sacramento, postgame after Kings wins
Beam celebrations when the purple laser lights up Sacramento after a Kings win.
Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays
Heritage nights celebrating Webber, the Greatest Show on Court, and Kings history.
Downtown Commons Events Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Downtown Commons, pregame
Downtown Commons events on the plaza before Kings basketball.
Kings Dancers Iconic
Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday
Kings Dancers performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
Community Events Iconic
Special Event · Golden 1 Center and plaza, special events
Community events celebrating Sacramento and California basketball culture.
Kings Fan Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Downtown Commons and plaza, special events
Kings fan festivals celebrating Beam Team and Cowbell Kingdom culture.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Kings season at Golden 1 Center.
Experiences
Beam Be Lit Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout Sacramento, postgame after Kings wins
Watch the Beam be lit — the purple laser that celebrates every Kings win in Sacramento.
Beam Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout Sacramento, postgame after Kings wins
Stay through a Beam celebration — Light the Beam when the Kings win at home.
California Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Golden 1 Center and Sacramento, gameday
Experience California basketball history — Kings, Lakers, Warriors, and Golden State hoops.
Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Golden 1 Center, championship anniversary game
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating the 1951 Rochester Royals title.
Chris Webber Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Golden 1 Center, Webber tribute game
Attend a Chris Webber tribute night — honoring the Greatest Show on Court at Golden 1 Center.
Downtown Commons Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Commons, pregame
Explore Downtown Commons before the game — pregame energy in the heart of Sacramento.
First Kings Game at Golden 1 Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Golden 1 Center
Your first Kings game at Golden 1 Center — Light the Beam and Cowbell Kingdom.
Golden 1 Center Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Golden 1 Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Golden 1 Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
Greatest Show on Court Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Greatest Show wing
Visit the Greatest Show on Court exhibit — Webber, Bibby, Peja, and the 2002 run.
Kings vs Lakers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Golden 1 Center, Kings vs Lakers
California rivalry when Los Angeles visits Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Mavericks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Golden 1 Center, Kings vs Mavericks
Western Conference battles when Dallas visits Sacramento.
Kings vs Warriors Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Golden 1 Center, Kings vs Warriors
Northern California rivalry when Golden State visits Sacramento.
Light the Beam Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Beam wing
Visit the Light the Beam exhibit — one of the NBA's best modern traditions.
Mike Bibby Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Golden 1 Center, Bibby tribute game
Attend a Mike Bibby tribute night — honoring the 2002 run in Sacramento.
Old Sacramento During Game Weekend Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Old Sacramento, gameday weekend
Visit Old Sacramento during game weekend — history and gameday energy in the capital.
One of the NBA's Best Modern Traditions Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Golden 1 Center and Sacramento, gameday
Experience one of the NBA's best modern traditions — Light the Beam in Sacramento.
Participate in a Purple Out Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, purple out gameday
Participate in a purple out crowd — Beam Team packed in for playoff basketball.
Purple Pride Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience purple pride — Sacramento's colors on every Kings gameday.
Sacramento Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Golden 1 Center and Sacramento, gameday
Experience Sacramento basketball culture — Cowbell Kingdom and unmatched fan loyalty.
Western Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Golden 1 Center, Western Conference Finals
Western Conference Finals at Golden 1 Center — the pinnacle of Kings basketball.
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