The LA Kings are leaning all the way into their 60th anniversary season.
For 2026-27, the club has rolled out a full slate of theme nights and promotional giveaways at Crypto.com Arena, with the anniversary celebration running through the schedule. The lineup mixes longtime staples like Hockey Fights Cancer, Hockey for Heroes and Pride Night with pop-culture nights built for the family crowd, including Marvel Night, ELF™ Night, Scooby-Doo™ Night and Hello Kitty Night.
The home opener is set for Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. PDT against the Florida Panthers, and every fan in attendance will receive a 60th Anniversary Retro Hockey Goalie Mask.
A number of themed dates are already on the calendar, starting with Día de Muertos, presented by Delta Air Lines, on Oct. 29 against Ottawa. That night comes with a Sugar Skull Neck Gaiter, plus a special ticket pack add-on opportunity for an exclusive wearable.
Hockey Fights Cancer follows on Nov. 7 against Pittsburgh, presented by CHLA and supported by JAANUU, with a poster card for fans in the building and a sherpa blanket add-on tied to a donation kickback. Hockey for Heroes, presented by IBEW/NECA/LMCC, is scheduled for Nov. 12 against the Islanders.
Kids Night arrives Nov. 14 against Calgary, presented by Six Flags Magic Mountain, and the first 5,000 kids will get a Puck-E-Cheese Plush Toy. Then on Dec. 5, Kids Night with Peanuts® brings a Woodstock Bobblehead for the first 10,000 fans when the Kings host the Mammoth.
The December stretch is loaded. Marvel Night is set for Dec. 9 against San Jose, with a Comic Book Poster and an add-on chance for a Dr.
Doom x Adrian Kempe Bobblehead. ELF™ Night, presented by Mammoth Mountain, lands Dec. 12 against Vancouver and includes an Elf Hat, plus a Buddy the Elf Plushie ticket-pack option.
Pride Night, presented by Blue Shield of California, is Jan. 2 against New Jersey, with rally towels and an exclusive wearable add-on. Hello Kitty follows on Jan. 19 against Seattle, featuring Mini Tote Bags and a Mystery Box Hello Kitty Mini Plushie add-on.
March brings another pair of big theme nights. Scooby-Doo™ Night is March 3 against Tampa Bay, with a Scooby-Doo Plushie and a Scooby-Doo Bobblehead add-on. Country Night, presented by Shoeteria, is March 13 against Dallas and includes a Cowboy Hat giveaway.
The schedule closes out with Barbie Game Day™ on March 16 against Winnipeg, featuring a Barbie Bandana, and Star Wars Night, presented by Big Bear Mountain Resort, on April 3 against St. Louis, with an Artemi Panarin Skywalker Bobblehead available as a special ticket-pack add-on.
The club says exclusive ticket packages will also be available throughout the season, with specialty items including wearables, blankets, bobbleheads and more.
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