SAP Center guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

SAP Center holds up to 17,435 fans and is home to San Jose Sharks (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

38 home games left, starting Tue Oct 27, 2026. Times are local (Pacific).

When do the doors open at SAP Center?

For most events, doors open one hour before the start time listed on the ticket. For San Jose Sharks weekday games, doors open 75 minutes before puck drop for Sharks 365 members and 60 minutes before for non-members. For Friday afternoon games, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday games, doors open 90 minutes before puck drop for Sharks 365 members and 75 minutes before for non-members. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Bags 5 in x 9 in x 2 in or smaller are recommended to expedite entry. Larger bags up to 20 in x 14 in x 11 in are accepted but subject to X-ray inspection, including medical and infant bags, which results in longer wait times. Bags larger than 20 in x 14 in x 11 in are not permitted, and bags must be able to fit under the seat. SAP Center does not offer bag check or onsite storage lockers. Bag policy.
• Payment: SAP Center is a near-cashless facility that primarily uses credit cards as the form of payment. Guests with cash may use Reverse ATMs near the North and South Entrances to convert cash into a prepaid card. The Ticket Office still accepts cash. There are no standard ATMs inside the building, except the Reverse ATMs, though one ATM is located outside next to the Ticket Office.
• Getting there: San Jose Diridon Station is located directly across from SAP Center, providing Caltrain, Amtrak, ACE and VTA light rail and bus connections. Parking and transit.
• Food: For Sharks hockey games and family shows such as Disney On Ice, guests may bring in reasonable amounts of outside food and non-alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. For all other events, including concerts, WWE, NCAA events and MMA events, no outside food or beverage, including bottled water, is permitted. One sealed bottle of water, along with perfume and hand sanitizer in small plastic containers, are permitted as liquid items. Empty reusable water bottles may be brought in and filled at the water bottle filling station at Section 117 on the main concourse.

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