Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Jan. 26, 2027
Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Los Angeles Kings visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Kings arrive at 2-5-2 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 26 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Kings vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Kings vs Lightning Start?
The Kings vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | Los Angeles |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Kings vs Lightning
Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Tampa Bay and Los Angeles markets.
Kings vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Kings and the Lightning meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 26 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Mar 3 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLLos Angeles KingsLAK | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Kings and Lightning
The Kings are 2-5-2, 7th in the Pacific Division with 6 points and a last-10 record of 2-5-2. The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2-5-2 | 6 | 0-3-0 | 2-2-2 | 21 | 32 | L1 | 2-5-2 | LWWLL | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Kings and the Lightning
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play at Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 28 | Los Angeles KingsLAK Philadelphia FlyersPHI | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs New York Islanders on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 |  New York IslandersNYITampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Kings vs Lightning
What time is Kings vs Lightning on Jan. 26?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Kings vs Lightning on?
The game is on The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Kings vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Los Angeles Kings are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Kings or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 2-5-2 and 6 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Kings and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Kings vs Lightning count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Kings vs Lightning end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Kings vs Lightning on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Los Angeles markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)