Sacramento Kings Internship 2027–2028: Programs, Deadlines & How to Apply

Last updated: October 2026

The Sacramento Kings run their internships as Kings University, with two sessions a year, and each application window stays open for less than three weeks. For summer 2026, the Kings posted 14 internships on 18 February 2026, from Legal and Content to AI Programs at Golden 1 Center, and closed them at noon on 28 February. The 2026-27 seasonal session followed the same pattern: 20 roles posted on 13 and 14 August, closed on 29 August. Interns earn $17.50 an hour on most roles. On 3 October 2026 the Kings' board on TeamWork Online listed seven openings and none were internships. Here's the cycle in plain words: you apply in a short window around late February 2027, and you intern in summer 2027.

Quick Facts

Nothing is open now: both 2026 windows closed. Applications for summer 2027 are expected around mid-to-late February 2027 and will likely close within about ten days.

Kings internships lean on content, partnerships and marketing, so a finished project gives you a portfolio piece before February. Externships are short, remote programs where you complete a real project for a real company, most commonly over 8 weeks. The TikTok Social Media Content & Brand Strategy Externship fits the content and social roles, and the Khan Academy Strategic Partnerships & Earned Revenue Externship fits partnership activation. Explore all Externships.

What Is a Sacramento Kings Internship?

A Sacramento Kings internship is a paid, part-time or full-time role in Kings University, the team's internship program, run as a 3-month summer session and a 9-month seasonal session. Interns work in the front office for the Kings, Golden 1 Center or the G League's Stockton Kings, in departments such as content, partnerships, marketing, accounting, legal, business intelligence and basketball operations. The program page lists speaker panels with Kings leadership, job shadowing, workshops, team projects and Kings tickets. All Sacramento roles sit in the downtown office overlooking Golden 1 Center, and interns must be able to commute there.

When Do Sacramento Kings Internship Applications Open for 2027–2028?

Kings University has two intakes, and the Kings post every department's role on the same day. The summer session (June to August) posted on 18 February 2026 and closed at noon on 28 February. The seasonal session (October to the end of the season) posted on 13 and 14 August 2026 and closed on 29 August; it has moved earlier each year, from roles circulating in September 2024 to a 13 September close in 2025 and an August window in 2026. Summer 2027 projects from one dated cycle, so treat it as expected, not confirmed.

How to read this page: our dates come from tracking previous recruiting cycles and daily posting data. Treat them as informed estimates based on historical patterns, not confirmed dates. The company's official careers page is always the most current source. If a role is posted there, go by that, even if this page suggests the window hasn't opened yet.

Why You Must Apply the Week Applications Open

The Kings' mode is a hard deadline inside a short window. The summer 2026 roles went up on 18 February and closed at noon on 28 February, ten and a half days later. The seasonal roles were open 13 to 29 August, about two weeks, and one Basketball Operations posting closed after 10 days. TeamWork usually lets postings expire after 30 days, but on the Kings' board the end date matches the employer's own cutoff, so there's no grace period. A reader who waits for a second look will find the window gone. Have everything ready in January and submit in the first few days the summer 2027 roles appear.

Which Sacramento Kings Internship Programs Should You Target?

Kings University posts one req per department, and a dozen or more departments post at once. These were the 2026 roles.

Roles post on the Kings' TeamWork board, linked from the Kings University page. Golden 1 Center and Stockton Kings roles are part of the same program and post in the same windows.

What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

Kings University sets the same three rules on every 2026 req:

• Enrollment: currently enrolled in college or graduated within the past 12 months, so the seasonal session works for recent graduates too.

• Location: able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office, where all Kings and Golden 1 Center roles sit. Housing isn't provided.

• Hours: up to 40 hours a week in summer and up to 25 a week in the season, with nights, weekends and event days on many roles.

• GPA and work authorization: not stated on the program page or the 2026 reqs we read.

Can Recent Graduates Apply?

Yes. Every 2026 req says you qualify if you're enrolled in college or graduated within 12 months. That makes the seasonal session, which runs from October to the end of the NBA season at up to 25 hours a week, a realistic bridge for someone who just finished school and wants a year of front-office experience.

What Skills Do the Sacramento Kings Look For, and How Do You Build Them?

The 2026 reqs ask for the same core kit across departments. Office tools: 28 of 34 qualification sections name Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365, and the AI Programs role adds ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Communication and organization: 27 ask for written and verbal communication and 22 for organizational or time-management skills. Event availability: 19 ask for nights, weekends or event hours, because the season runs on home games. Creative roles add Adobe Creative Suite, and the Business Intelligence role adds data tools.

How Is Demand for Marketing and Communications Interns Moving Right Now?

Build These Skills Before You Apply

Each skill below comes from a 2026 Kings req and maps to a remote Externship you can finish before the February window.

Finish the project before February and link it in your application. In a ten-day window, a reviewer skimming dozens of applications for one department notices a finished piece of work.

What Is the Sacramento Kings Application and Interview Process Like?

The Kings don't publish an interview format. Here's what the reqs and the program page show:

1. Set an alert. Turn on job alerts on the Kings' TeamWork board in January so you see the summer 2027 postings the day they appear.

2. Pick one department. A dozen or more roles post at once. A targeted application to the role that fits beats applying to all of them.

3. Apply on TeamWork, then finish the follow-up. The reqs ask applicants to fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen after submitting.

4. Interview and offer. Interview steps aren't published. Expect questions about the department's work and your availability for nights, weekends and events.

Because the window is so short, prepare your résumé, cover letter and any portfolio link before the posting appears, not after.

What Students on Reddit Say

Reddit has no detailed first-hand account of Kings University, so treat these three threads as background, not reviews.

How Do You Stand Out for a Kings University Internship?

Three moves. First, be ready before the window opens. The 2026 windows lasted 11 and 16 days, so a polished résumé, a short department-specific cover letter and a portfolio link should exist in January. Second, apply to one department and speak its language. A Performance Marketing application that mentions a campaign you measured reads very differently from a general love of basketball. Third, look at Golden 1 Center and the Stockton Kings. They run the same program on the same board, and their roles, from Special Events to Retail Buying, are less visible to fans scanning for the Kings name. The Kings don't publish an applicant count or a conversion rate, so treat the internship as the goal and ask about full-time paths, such as ticket sales, while you're there.

What Other Companies Should You Consider?

If you're aiming at the Kings, these programs sit closest by sport or by setting.

Our sports internships summer 2027 guide maps league, team, media and betting programs in one place.

FAQ

Can I still apply for a summer 2026 Sacramento Kings internship?

No. The summer 2026 window closed at noon on 28 February 2026, and the 2026-27 seasonal window closed on 29 August 2026. On 3 October 2026 the Kings' TeamWork board listed no internships. The next door is summer 2027, with applications expected around mid-to-late February 2027.

When do Sacramento Kings summer 2027 internship applications open?

They're expected around mid-to-late February 2027, closing about ten days later. In 2026 the Kings posted 14 summer roles on 18 February and closed them at noon on 28 February. That's one dated cycle, so set a TeamWork alert in January rather than waiting for a confirmed date.

How much do Sacramento Kings interns make?

$17.50 an hour on 32 of the 34 internship reqs posted in 2026, and $18.00 for the Legal and Business Intelligence roles. Interns also get California paid sick leave, and the program page lists Kings merchandise discounts and free parking. Housing and relocation aren't covered.

What is Kings University?

It's the Kings' internship program, with two sessions a year. The summer session runs June to August at up to 40 hours a week. The seasonal session runs from October to the end of the NBA season at up to 25 hours a week. Both include speaker panels, workshops and team projects.

Can recent graduates apply for Kings internships?

Yes. Every 2026 req says you qualify if you're currently enrolled in college or graduated within the past 12 months. You also need to commute to the downtown Sacramento office. The seasonal session, which runs through the NBA season, is a common fit for recent graduates.

Are Golden 1 Center internships part of the same program?

Yes. Golden 1 Center and Stockton Kings roles are Kings University internships, post on the same TeamWork board and open in the same windows. In 2026 they included AI Programs, Arena Marketing, Special Events, Retail Buying and Stockton Kings marketing and community roles.

What skills do the Sacramento Kings look for in interns?

Office tools, communication and organization come first: 28 of 34 2026 reqs name Microsoft Office or 365, 27 ask for written and verbal communication, and 22 for organization. Many also want nights and weekends for games, and creative roles add Adobe Creative Suite.

Do Sacramento Kings interns get full-time offers?

The Kings don't publish a conversion rate or class size. The 2026 req counts (14 summer, 20 seasonal) are postings, not hires. A Reddit parent described a recent graduate starting in Kings ticket sales, a common entry point, so ask about openings like that during your internship.

Kings applications are closed until about February 2027, and that window will be short. Use the months in between to build a finished project, and if you want one, a remote Externship takes about 5 to 10 hours a week.