Tech CU Arena guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Tech CU Arena holds up to 4,200 fans and is home to San Jose Barracuda (AHL). 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?

30 home games left, starting Wed Oct 28, 2026. Times are local (Pacific).

When do the doors open at Tech CU Arena?

For most events, doors to Tech CU Arena open to the general public one hour prior to the start time listed on the event tickets. For Barracuda games, doors open 75 minutes before the start of the game for Barracuda Season Ticket members and 45 minutes prior to the start of the game for general admission. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Security screening is in place at Tech CU Arena and all bags must be 5 in x 9 in x 2 in or smaller. Bags larger than this, including those from Sharks Ice, must be returned to a guest's vehicle unless they are parenting bags or medical in nature, which are permitted after additional security screening. All bags are subject to search prior to entry. Bag policy.
• Food: For San Jose Barracuda hockey games, guests may bring in reasonable amounts of outside food and non-alcoholic beverages for personal consumption, plus sealed bottled water or empty reusable water bottles that can be filled at the water bottle filling station at Section 117. Large amounts of food meant to share with a group are not permitted. Outside food and beverages are not permitted for concerts, with exceptions only for medical reasons.

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