Utah Mammoth vs Los Angeles Kings, Dec. 26, 2026
Utah Mammoth8-4-0, 16 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 ptsThe Utah Mammoth visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on Utah 16. The Mammoth arrive at 8-4-0 and the Kings at 2-5-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | Utah 16 | Scheduled |
Mammoth vs Kings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
| Matchup | Utah Mammoth at Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Utah 16 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Home team | Los Angeles Kings (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Away team | Utah Mammoth |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Mammoth vs Kings Start?
The Mammoth vs Kings start time is 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | Utah |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Los Angeles |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Mammoth vs Kings
Utah Mammoth at Los Angeles Kings is on Utah 16, with puck drop at 10:00 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 Los Angeles and Utah markets.
Mammoth vs Kings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Mammoth and the Kings meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Utah MammothUTALos Angeles KingsLAK | Utah 16 | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Utah 16 | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Jan 15 | Los Angeles KingsLAKUtah MammothUTA | Utah 16 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Mammoth and Kings
The Mammoth are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Central Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Kings are 2-5-2, 7th in the Pacific with 6 points and 2-5-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 4-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 46 | 40 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 9 | 2-5-2 | 6 | 0-3-0 | 2-2-2 | 21 | 32 | L1 | 2-5-2 | LWWLL |
Next Game for the Mammoth and the Kings
Utah Mammoth
The Mammoth next play vs New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 |  New Jersey DevilsNJDUtah MammothUTA | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play at Vancouver Canucks on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET on ABTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | Los Angeles KingsLAK Vancouver CanucksVAN | ABTV | Scheduled |
FAQ About Mammoth vs Kings
What time is Mammoth vs Kings on Dec. 26?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Mammoth vs Kings on?
The game is on Utah 16. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Mammoth vs Kings being played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Kings. The Utah Mammoth are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Mammoth or the Kings?
The Mammoth. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 2-5-2 and 6 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Mammoth and Kings play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Mammoth vs Kings 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 Mammoth vs Kings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Mammoth vs Kings on national TV?
No. Utah 16 is a regional broadcast, shown in the Los Angeles and Utah markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)