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Tonight · Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Tonight the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, at 10:00 PM ET on Monday, October 5. Nationally the game airs on NBA TV. The cheapest legal way to watch this game is $64.99/mo through YouTube TV Sports Plan.
| Matchup | Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|
| When | Monday, October 5 · 10:00 PM ET |
| National TV | NBA TV |
| Streaming | Not yet announced |
| Cheapest way to watch | $64.99/mo · YouTube TV Sports Plan |
| Venue | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA, USA |
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National-coverage estimate: $945/season ($105/mo)
NBA local channel pricing is not in this estimate yet
Local channel pricing returns when the NBA season starts on Oct 20, 2026 — until then, this plan covers national NBA coverage only.
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YouTube TV + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
For now, start with YouTube TV, Prime Video, and Peacock Premium for Los Angeles Lakers fans in Los Angeles. Budget about $945/season ($105/month) for confirmed national coverage; local channel pricing will be added at season start.
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Season
$945
Monthly
$105
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Percentile
44%
more expensive than 44% of teams
NBA Rank
#15/30
most expensive
NBA Avg
$106/mo
$1 below avg
NBA streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $63/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$112
Season
$1,008
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $90/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$115
Season
$1,035
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV Sports Plan + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $126/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$119
Season
$1,071
Recommended stack details
Base package
YouTube TV
Covers the national windows that still matter for Los Angeles Lakers fans in Los Angeles.
Estimated cost
$82.99/mo
Add-on
Prime Video
NBA on Prime Video (exclusive games)
Estimated cost
$8.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock-exclusive NBA games
Estimated cost
$12.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Apple TV, Netflix Standard with ads, Fandango Stream, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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- What channel is the Los Angeles Lakers game on tonight?
- Tonight's Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings game starts at 10:00 PM EDT on NBA TV.
- What time is the Los Angeles Lakers game tonight?
- Tonight's Los Angeles Lakers game starts at 10:00 PM EDT.
- Is tonight's Los Angeles Lakers game free to watch?
- No. Tonight's Los Angeles Lakers game airs on NBA TV, which requires a subscription.
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- This guide uses LOS ANGELES as a stable home-market baseline. Customize by ZIP for another local TV market.
- Local channel pricing returns when the NBA season starts on Oct 20, 2026 — until then, this plan covers national NBA coverage only.
- NBA coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.