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Jaws Theme
The "Jaws" movie theme builds as the lights dim before player introductions, with fans anticipating the team's entrance.
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1993Opened
17,562Capacity
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Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About SAP Center
Bay Area arena nicknamed the Shark Tank.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey
- League
- NHL
- Nicknames
- The Shark Tank, The Tank
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Status
- active
FormerlySan Jose ArenaCompaq Center at San JoseHP Pavilion
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Crowd ChantIconic
"Hey!" Goal Chant
Following every Sharks goal, fans respond with synchronized "Hey!" chants during the goal celebration music.
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"Let's Go Sharks!" Chomp
Fans perform the signature arm "chomp" motion while chanting "Let's Go Sharks!"
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Historic displayIconic
2004 Western Conference Final Exhibit
2004 Western Conference Final — the Sharks' first trip to the conference championship.
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2010s Sharks Era Exhibit
The 2010s Sharks era — Thornton, Marleau, Pavelski, and sustained Pacific dominance.
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2016 Stanley Cup Final Exhibit
2016 Stanley Cup Final — the closest the Sharks have come to hockey's ultimate prize.
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Bay Area Hockey History
Bay Area hockey history — from the Cow Palace to SAP Center and the Teal Revolution.
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Doug Wilson Legacy
Doug Wilson — captain, GM, and architect who built the Sharks into a perennial contender.
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Evgeni Nabokov Legacy
Evgeni Nabokov — franchise goaltending legend who backstopped the Sharks' best years.
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Greatest Sharks Moments
The greatest moments in Sharks history — from Nolan's salute to the 2016 Cup Final.
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Joe Pavelski Legacy
Joe Pavelski — Captain America and the clutch scorer of the 2010s Sharks dynasty.
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Joe Thornton Legacy
Joe Thornton — Hart Trophy winner and the face of Sharks hockey for over a decade.
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Owen Nolan Legacy
Owen Nolan — captain, power forward, and the two-goal salute that defined an era.
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Patrick Marleau Legacy
Patrick Marleau — franchise scoring leader and the most games played in Sharks history.
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Playoff History
Playoff history — 2004, 2016, and every spring when Sharks Nation believes.
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Sharks vs Ducks Rivalry
Freeway rivalry with Anaheim — California hockey at its most intense.
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Sharks vs Golden Knights Rivalry
Pacific Division rivalry with Vegas — two West Coast powers clashing in The Shark Tank.
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Sharks vs Kings Rivalry
California rivalry with Los Angeles — Beat LA and Pacific Division battles.
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Teal Revolution Exhibit
The Teal Revolution — how San Jose's bold color choice changed NHL branding forever.
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MascotIconic
S.J. Sharkie
S.J. Sharkie — the beloved Sharks mascot and symbol of teal pride on gameday.
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Teal Takeover Nights
Teal Takeover theme nights flooding SAP Center with teal pride.
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Bay Area Hockey Culture
Experience Bay Area hockey culture — Silicon Valley meets the ice at SAP Center.
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Entertainment DistrictIconic
Downtown San Jose
Explore downtown San Jose before the game — San Pedro Square and Silicon Valley gameday.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Golden Knights Rivalry Weekend
Full Golden Knights rivalry weekend — Pacific Division hatred at SAP Center.
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Joe Thornton Tribute Night
Joe Thornton tribute night — honoring Jumbo Joe and his Sharks legacy.
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Kings Rivalry Weekend
Full Kings rivalry weekend — Beat LA energy in The Shark Tank.
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One of Hockey's Loudest Playoff Crowds
Experience one of hockey's loudest playoff crowds — Sharks Nation at full roar.
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Crowd ChantIconic
Participate in the Chomp Chant
Join the Chomp Chant — the defining ritual of Sharks Nation in The Shark Tank.
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Patrick Marleau Tribute Night
Patrick Marleau tribute night — honoring the franchise scoring leader.
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First VisitIconic
SAP Center
Your first time walking into SAP Center — Shark Head, teal, and The Shark Tank.
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TourIconic
SAP Center Tour
Behind-the-scenes SAP Center tour — Shark Head, suites, and ice.
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Special EventIconic
Saturday Night Hockey
Saturday Night Hockey at The Shark Tank — teal pride at full volume.
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Shark Tank
Experience The Shark Tank — one of hockey's loudest and most intimidating home-ice atmospheres.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Sharks vs Ducks
Freeway rivalry when Anaheim visits The Shark Tank.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Sharks vs Golden Knights
Pacific Division rivalry when Vegas visits SAP Center.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Sharks vs Kings
California rivalry when Los Angeles visits The Shark Tank — Beat LA at full voice.
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Pregame RitualIconic
Skate Through the Shark Head Entrance
Skate through the Shark Head — the most iconic player entrance in hockey.
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Special EventIconic
Teal Takeover
Experience Teal Takeover — the arena floods with teal when Sharks Nation takes over.
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Western Conference Final Game
Western Conference Final at SAP Center — the pinnacle of Sharks playoff hockey.
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Expansion Franchise History
1991 expansion franchise history — from the Teal Revolution to The Shark Tank.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from 1991 expansion to the Thornton-Marleau era and beyond.
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Northern California Hockey Legacy
Northern California hockey legacy — NorCal roots and Bay Area hockey growth.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Sharks Ice Crew
Sharks Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Special EventIconic
Community Nights
Community nights celebrating San Jose and Bay Area hockey culture.
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Fan FestivalMust see
Pregame Plaza Events
Pregame plaza events outside SAP Center before puck drop in San Jose.
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Special EventMust see
Barracuda Doubleheader Weekend
Barracuda doubleheader weekend — AHL and NHL hockey in the Bay Area.
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Victory CelebrationMust see
Sharks Victory Celebration
Stay for the postgame victory celebration when the Sharks win at home.
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Architecture
Diridon Station Access
Connected to major regional transportation.
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Architecture
Silicon Valley Connection
The venue represents technology and hockey culture.
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Architecture
The Shark Tank
The famous nickname represents one of hockey's strongest identities.
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History
2016 Stanley Cup Final
Highlights the franchise's championship run.
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History
Cow Palace
Connects with early Sharks history.
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History
Evgeni Nabokov
Celebrates the franchise goaltender.
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History
Joe Thornton
Honors the longtime captain.
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History
Patrick Marleau
Celebrates the franchise games-played leader.
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History
San Jose Sharks Retired Numbers
Honors franchise legends.
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History
Sharks Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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Experience
San Jose Sharks Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Shark Head Entrance
The famous pregame entrance tradition.
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Experience
Sharkie
The mascot experience.
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Experience
Sharks Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Silicon Valley Hockey
Combines NHL hockey with Bay Area innovation culture.
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Experience
Teal Town
The passionate fan community.
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Architecture
Shark Tank Tunnel
The tunnel that leads through the shark head onto the SAP Center ice.
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Displays
Sharks Hall of Fame
Honors Sharks players, coaches, and the 2016 Cup Final team.
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Displays
Silicon Valley Displays
Displays connecting Sharks hockey to Silicon Valley and Bay Area tech culture.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall tracing Sharks history since the 1991 expansion.
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Displays
Team History
Team-history displays from the Cow Palace years through the Shark Tank.
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Signature
Fan Plaza
The fan plaza outside SAP Center before Sharks home games.
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Displays
Bay Area Hockey Heritage
Displays on hockey in the Bay Area and the Sharks’ California roots.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Sharks season at SAP Center.
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Alumni Event
Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Sharks alumni and Hall of Fame members.
Through the years
History
Names
- 1993-2001San Jose Arena
- 2001-2002Compaq Center at San Jose
- 2002-2013HP Pavilion
- 2013-presentSAP Center
Home teams
- 1993-presentSan Jose SharksNHL
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