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SAP Center at San Jose

SAP Center at San Jose

Hockey Stadium and Performing Arts Venue
San Jose
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    Go here. Experience the concerts. It's worth it.
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    Jesse
    "Always amazing experience going to a Sharks game!"(11 Tips)
    Pia V.
    "SHARKS SHARKS SHARKS!!"(15 Tips)
    Andre B.
    "We love playing in the Shark Tank!! Go Pens!!"(7 Tips)
    Sean M.
    "When they built the arena they didnt think of 1 thing."(8 Tips)
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  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017
    Go for the Sharks, stay for the blood. Fun fact: they usually top regular season but totally blow it in post. I go every chance I can from SF, and get second row seats for my birthday. Check🏒🥅
    Upvoted 2 days ago
  • ESPN
    ESPNMarch 20, 2013
    The "Shark Tank" hosted UCLA & Kansas in a 2007 Elite 8 match-up that featured 10 current NBA players. Among them were Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook as well as NBA champion Mario Chalmers.
  • Rob V.heart icon on user image
    Rob Von BargenJuly 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Place to have fun with family and friends whether your watching a sporting event or at a concert. Dont forget to buy sovenieurs at any event.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Pavel V.
    Pavel VasilevApril 6, 2014
    Sharks groove. You know! Nice to go with family or friends arounda snacks or beer and watch The Sharks!
  • ǝʌǝʇs  ʞ.
    ǝʌǝʇs  ʞɐıuzoʍJune 10, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Get seats in section 101-103 or 201-203 for most convenient access from the front entrance on Santa Clara Street.
  • Russell V.heart icon on user image
    Russell Van TassellJanuary 6, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    Get here EARLY to have the best chance at Giveaways and On-Ice competitor selection. Also, happy hour is the hour prior to warmups (30-90 minutes prior to game time)
  • San Jose Mercury News
    San Jose Mercury NewsMarch 19, 2013
    Hello NCAA fans. Looking for fun things to do? Take a trip to Santana Row, 5 miles west of downtown. It's a faux-European village, and electric automaker Tesla has a popular demo-store there. Read more
  • John M.
    John MannSeptember 7, 2014
    Club seat patrons can have food/alcohol delivered to their seats. Drink at Patty's Inn before going to the game. If you need help deciding which Seats to purchase for your next Sharks game, check out Read more
  • Michelle W.
    Michelle WuFebruary 28, 2015
    Get the fancy nachos with meat and then hop next door for the crappy nacho cheese to pour over.
  • GoWest Choice Hotels
    One of the best venues to catch the many events that take place in the South Bay. This place has great concerts, shows, and is the home of the San Jose Sharks ice hockey team. Go Sharks!
  • The Farmers Union
    The Farmers UnionSeptember 19, 2014
    Such a wonderful venue to enjoy the entertainment that our city has to offer! We love hosting guests before and after their experiences at SAP! - The Farmers Union
  • michael s.heart icon on user image
    michael sosaNovember 19, 2015
    Go sharks all day top booth with dinner and two free drinks not to shabby ask the bar tender for a bay breeze very tasty
  • Princess Susannah G.heart icon on user image
    Princess Susannah GreenwoodJanuary 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    From the San Jose Sharks & giant music acts to Ringling Brothers & Cirque du Soleil, this 17,000+ seat stadium transforms from Shark Tank to rock concert in hours. Easy access to public transport.
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    _September 6, 2016
    Came for Adele! Sooo in love with her! Great use of space to create two stages!
  • Brittany N.
    Brittany NielsenOctober 18, 2014
    Try the "Sharkarita" while you're at a game. Nice arena, very clean. Fans are die hard and hilarious. Go Sharks!
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HalliganFebruary 16, 2015
    Great atmosphere! Go Sharks!
  • Justin S.heart icon on user image
    Justin SullivanOctober 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the few places in the Bay Area where Mötley Crüe will come up on the play list, a San Jose Sharks game.
  • Zakk D.heart icon on user image
    Zakk DeVineJanuary 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The home of the San Jose Sharks! during the playoffs, the atmosphere inside is electric! Head down Santa Clara St. for a bar to watch the game if you don't get tickets.
  • Dorothy G.heart icon on user image
    Dorothy GarfieldApril 19, 2017
    Been here 100+ times
    Section 117, Row 2. Seats 1&2! Yep, a little spoiled but that's what season tickets are for. Go Sharks!
  • Merv A.heart icon on user image
    Merv AdrianSeptember 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great parking, friendly professional staff. But bring food unless hot dogs and popcorn are enough for you.
  • Rob V.heart icon on user image
    Rob Von BargenApril 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Fun and exciting place to spend time with family whether its a sporting event, concert.
  • Vivian W.
    Vivian WuSeptember 8, 2011
    Really liked coming to a concert here. Super clean, good food selection, $15 for a jalapeno sausage dog, onion rings and bottled water. Helpful ushers. Parking expensive.
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DagdaganFebruary 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    You gotta admit, the Shark Tank looks amazing at night, engulfed in lights.
  • Alex S.heart icon on user image
    Alex SilarajsFebruary 23, 2018
    Great place to watch a hockey game. Decent concessions.
  • Emil S.
    Emil SayadJune 21, 2011
    Very clean establishment with helpful staff. The stadium is also huge with awesome sound and lighting, i've always enjoyed watching concerts here Read more
  • Hard R.
    Hard RockerJune 27, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Great venue for sporting events and concerts. Easy access from highway. Ample parking.
  • Shelly J.heart icon on user image
    Shelly JJuly 15, 2016
    The sound was great for a concert. However, there is zero leg room so if people have to get in and out of the rows, it's super annoying. More importantly, the safety risk of that layout is horrendous.
  • Duy T.
    Duy TranNovember 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Nachos! You can bring water as long as it's unopened for bag check.
  • Stephanie L.
    Stephanie LeeOctober 21, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    SHARKS! if you want to try and get autographs, wait at the back at the players entrance. but get there early because there's not a lot of room. :)
  • Daniel G.
    Daniel GeigerNovember 24, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    It’s my tradition to come here for rooting my favorite team Islanders from east coast
  • Andy G.
    Andy GermondMarch 23, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Please be considerate of those behind you and avoid leaning forward so everybody can enjoy the game. :)
  • Rob R.
    Rob RayFebruary 4, 2012
    While expensive, getting some seats right on the glass for a Sharks game is one of the best experiences ever. Also, tons of big name shows come through.
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonMarch 19, 2017
    Get here at least an hour early to park on Santa Clara (and save some money on parking).
  • NHL
    NHLOctober 5, 2010
    Survival Tip: Every time the Sharks are on the power-play, the "Jaws" theme is played. Make sure to move your hands up and down like jaws chomping with the rest of the fans.
  • Milli P.heart icon on user image
    Milli ParkusApril 1, 2017
    Love this place for concert! Been here for a lot.
  • Mark T.
    Mark ThompsonAugust 24, 2014
    Even if you don't know hockey, a trip to the Sharks is well worth the experience
  • Brian I.heart icon on user image
    Brian IbarraOctober 27, 2015
    An awesome venue bigger than oracle but great acoustics just make sure u take another car don't drive traffic is horrible
  • Tina N.
    Tina NguyenMay 14, 2014
    Wtf? This is the SAP Center in dtSJ, NOT a chiropractor's office! Pretty sure thousands of ppl didn't attend concerts and Sharks games at a chiropractor's.... Get your shit together, foursquare!
  • Eric C.heart icon on user image
    Eric ChaingNovember 23, 2015
    Went for IEM San Jose the food in the stadium is extremely expensive but you can play Hearthstone for food if you're good at that or you could just walk 10 minutes for subways
  • Island Bruinheart icon on user image
    Island BruinJanuary 7, 2018
    Lots of parking in nearby lots on side streets. Good sight lines.
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MNovember 27, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    When u are in ur seat there isnt a better arena. When they built the arena they didnt think of 1 thing. There is only 1 concourse. Upper deck and lower deck lead to the same concourse. Way 2 crowded.
  • Saarah N.heart icon on user image
    Saarah NajiebAugust 8, 2018
    Good concession stands, clear signs for directions and seat sections. Good lighting.
  • Dawn E.
    Dawn EerOctober 16, 2011
    10/15 it's Worcester vs Worcester. San Jose AHL/farm team is in Worcester, St. Louis AHL/farm WAS in Worcester. GO SHARKS!
  • Greg V.
    Greg VOctober 13, 2013
    Gordon Biersch Märzen.Very smooth with a caramel malt aftertaste ...oh yeah: Go Sharks!
  • Jason B.
    Jason BaxterMarch 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Sharks games are fun, sit in the lower level if you can afford it.
  • Chuck R.
    Chuck RingoringoMay 23, 2013
    The building is really small. There's only two levels, and each section has at most 30 rows (which even that is a bit of a stretch). I don't see how you can fit 17,000+ in there.
  • Kelley T.
    Kelley TJune 13, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Sean is incorrect in his tip there is a mid concourse with bars and restaurants
  • ESPN
    ESPNOctober 19, 2011
    If the HP Pavilion’s foundation pilings were stacked end-to-end, they would be 2.5x taller than Mount Everest, or roughly the same size as Brent Burns on skates.
  • Indra S.heart icon on user image
    Indra SinghalAugust 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The garlic fries! Yum! They go well with the Sharks leading!
  • Russellheart icon on user image
    RussellFebruary 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Keep yours eyes glued on that sexy hairy man wearing #88. He's bound to delight you.
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