SAP Center at San Jose Seating Chart, San Jose Sharks 

SAP Center at San Jose, formerly called HP Pavilion, has been home to the San Jose Sharks since 1993. To locals, the venue is known simply as “The Tank”, or the “Shark Tank”. SAP Center at San Jose is a small and intimate arena compared to other NHL arenas. Nevertheless, choosing the right seats is very important; the San Jose Sharks experience is not a cheap one. Our staff wanted to provide a thorough breakdown of the SAP Center at San Jose seating chart to help hockey fans decide where to sit before purchasing their San Jose Sharks tickets.

Where to sit at SAP Center at San Jose

There are really only two level of seats at SAP Center at San Jose, a lower level and an upper level. Both levels share a single concourse. We’ll begin by discussing the lower level seats closest to the ice.

 

Lower Level

View from the lower level seats at the SAP Center at San Jose during a San Jose Sharks game.

The lower level seats at the SAP Center at San Jose consist of sections 101 through 128. The rows for most lower level sections are numbered 1 through 25. Rows 4 through 16 of sections 101 through 117, and sections 126 through 128 are considered club seats. Most NHL arenas will place their club seats on the second level of the arena.

The San Jose Sharks’ bench is located in front of sections 101 and 128 while the visiting team uses the bench in front of sections 101 and 102. The San Jose Sharks shoot twice on the goal in front of sections 106 and 107 while the visiting team shoots twice on the goal in front of sections 121 and 123. The penalty box is located in front of section 115.

 

 

Upper Level

View from the upper level seats at SAP Center at San Jose before a San Jose Sharks game.

The upper level seats at the SAP Center at San Jose consist of sections 201 through 228. The rows for most upper level sections are numbered 1 through 17. Some sections will have more than 17 rows of seats; row 21 is the highest row on the upper level fans will encounter.

As stated earlier, SAP Center at San Jose is a small and intimate venue. Upper level seats here are much better than those at larger NHL arenas like Bell Centre (Montreal Canadiens).

 

 

BMW Lounge

Interior photo of the BMW Lounge at SAP Center at San Jose.

The BMW Lounge is a private members-only area located on the west side of SAP Center at San Jose. The perks for the BMW Lounge include the following.

  • Lower level seats close to the ice
  • Access to the BMW Lounge with upscale furniture and flat-screen HD televisions
  • All-inclusive food, beer, wine, liquor, and soft drinks
  • Complimentary parking
  • Concierge service
  • Semi-private entrance
  • Guests have access to the lounge before, during, and after the game

To learn more about becoming a member of the BMW Lounge, please visit NHL.com.

 

 

Suites

Interior photo of a suite at SAP Center at San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks.

There are two types of suites offered at the SAP Center at San Jose; the Penthouse Loft Suites and the Concourse Suites. These suites are sold to guests for either a full season or can be rented for individual games. The perks for the suites include the following.

  • Parking passes for guests
  • Comfortable couches
  • Flat-screen HD televisions
  • Food and beverage options prepared by Aramark Suites Catering
  • Tickets for between 18 and 84 guests
  • Suite attendant and concierge service staff

 

Penthouse Loft Suites

There are 43 Penthouse Suites at the SAP Center at San Jose. The Penthouse Suites are located above the upper level sections.

Concourse Suites

There are 21 Concourse Suites at the SAP Center at San Jose. The Concourse Suites are located at the top of the lower level seating.

Suite owners can also purchase standing room only tickets for additional guests.

View from a Penthouse Suite at SAP Center at San Jose during a San Jose Sharks game.

Sample View From A Penthouse Suite

To learn more about purchasing a suite at the SAP Center at San Jose, please visit NHL.com.

 

Breakaway Pass

The Breakaway Pass is a monthly subscription-based program that allows hockey fans to receive upper level tickets for nine San Jose Sharks home games per month. Seat locations will vary from game to game and will be sent to account holders two hours before the game begins. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be resold on the secondary ticket market. Many Major League Baseball teams have rolled out these types of programs at their home stadiums to increase revenue.

To learn more about purchasing the Breakaway Pass for San Jose Sharks home games, please visit NHL.com.

 

Digital Ticketing

To learn more about the digital ticking policies at SAP Center at San Jose, please visit NHL.com.

 

Like Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, many Bay Area hockey fans think the San Jose Sharks would be better served playing their home games at an arena closer to downtown San Francisco. However, the corporate presence in the San Jose metro area cannot be neglected; the demographic most likely to purchase premium and luxury seating for San Jose Sharks home games.

Keep in mind that the San Jose Sharks use a dynamic pricing model which means tickets for a high demand game vs. the Los Angeles Kings will cost more than the same seats vs. the Florida Panthers.

 

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