The Sacramento Kings are no stranger to innovation and new technology. The team installed solar panels on their stadium to offset power needs on game day, and to give back to the local power grid on non-game days. The team was also among the first major sports teams to accept Bitcoin as payment for tickets and merchandise.
In 2018 the team wanted to leverage their solar power, on-site data center, and high-speed connectivity to do more for the local community. After a meeting with MiningStore, the solution became clear: putting these assets to use for mining cryptocurrency would generate value in the form of mining rewards.
To leverage the team’s existing on-site solar power, high-speed connectivity, and reputation for innovation to generate value for the local community through a new technology initiative.
MiningStore engineers defined a server configuration to tap directly into the Kings’ existing solar-offset power and data center infrastructure. The solution utilized 8 GPU rigs to mine Ethereum 24/7, turning stranded energy assets into digital rewards.
The Sacramento Kings became the first NBA team to mine cryptocurrency, further solidifying their status as an innovative sports franchise. The resulting mining rewards are directed to local tech-oriented charities, directly benefiting the community.
As of April 2025, with BTC stabilizing near $92,000 and institutional adoption surging, Bitcoin mining has entered a period of strong growth. The client’s forward-thinking shift from simple hosting to full infrastructure ownership has perfectly positioned them to capture this market momentum.
