Opening Weekend, Exclusive Giveaways, Fan-Favorite collaborations and themed celebrations highlight a season of Sharks hockey at SAP Center
The San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) today finalized the team’s 2026-27 2026-27 promotional schedule, inviting fans to Turn It All Teal with an exciting lineup of theme nights, giveaways and special events throughout the season. Highlighting the calendar are Star Wars™ Night, Anime Night, Hello Kitty® Night, and Opening Weekend, alongside fan-favorite collaborations, cultural celebrations, appreciation games and family-focused entertainment recognizing the diverse communities that make Sharks Territory unique.
Among the season’s marquee theme nights, Anime Night (Nov. 21 vs. Seattle) will feature a Sharkie Anime Pennant giveaway and exclusive Naruto special ticket package item; San Jose Sharks Star Wars™ Night (Jan. 30 vs. Chicago) includes a Stormtrooper Rope Hat giveaway and Tyler Toffoli-themed bobblehead special ticket package; and Hello Kitty® Night (March 20 vs. Carolina) will give all fans a Hello Kitty® shoulder plush, with a light-up Hello Kitty® figurine available through a special ticket package.
Single-game tickets for all Sharks home games are available now at sjsharks.com/tickets. The Sharks open the regular season at SAP Center with a two-game Opening Weekend homestand beginning Thursday, Oct. 1 against the Florida Panthers before hosting the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Oct. 3. A full look at the promotional schedule is below:
The 2026-27 campaign begins with a pair of exciting matchups at SAP Center:
Home Opener presented by Ticketmaster vs. Florida Panthers | Thursday, Oct. 1
Opening Weekend continues vs. Los Angeles Kings | Saturday, Oct. 3
Fans can experience some of the season’s most anticipated promotional nights through unique collaborations, specialty merchandise, themed entertainment and exclusive giveaways:
Sharks x PWHL San Jose vs. Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, Oct. 10
Anime Night vs. Seattle Kraken | Saturday, Nov. 21
Sharks x Love Island Game vs. Washington Capitals | Friday, Jan. 8
Sharks x Warriors Game vs. Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, Jan. 23*
Star Wars™ Night vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Saturday, Jan. 30
Hello Kitty® Night vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, March 20
The Sharks will continue to recognize and celebrate the many communities, professions and individuals who contribute to the fabric of Sharks Territory through a series of special heritage and appreciation games:
Los Tiburones vs. Ottawa Senators | Saturday, Oct. 31
Military Appreciation Game vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Wednesday, Nov. 11
Hockey Fights Cancer presented by Kaiser Permanente vs. Nashville Predators | Sunday, Nov. 15
Healthcare Heroes Game vs. Los Angeles Kings | Friday, Dec. 11
First Responders Appreciation Game presented by Royal Ambulance vs. New York Rangers | Saturday, Jan. 9
Black Excellence Celebration Game vs. Utah Mammoth | Monday, Jan. 18
Lunar New Year vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Wednesday, Feb. 10
Educators Appreciation Game vs. Winnipeg Jets | Monday, Feb. 15
South Asian Culture Celebration vs. Colorado Avalanche | Friday, March 5
Women of Teal presented by Kaiser Permanente vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, March 6
Vietnamese Heritage Celebration vs. Anaheim Ducks | Wednesday, March 24
Pride Celebration vs. Minnesota Wild | Thursday, April 8
From youth hockey players to longtime Sharks fans, several family-friendly experiences are scheduled throughout the season:
Youth Hockey Appreciation vs. Vegas Golden Knights | Friday, Nov. 27
New Year’s Day Game vs. Philadelphia Flyers | Friday, Jan. 1
Next Gen Game vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | Saturday, Jan. 2
Family Fun and Games vs. Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, Feb. 13
Fan Appreciation Game presented by SAP vs. Anaheim Ducks | Saturday, April 10
Additional promotional details, ticket packages, giveaway information and a first look at several giveaways and promotional items, including Star Wars Night and Anime Game, can be found at sjsharks.com/promotions. *Please note, due to a scheduling conflict, the Sharks x Warriors Night has been rescheduled to Jan. 23, 2027.
For the full 2026-27 Sharks schedule, visit sharks.nhl.com/schedule.
Sharks365 Members are the cornerstone of this very bright future AND enjoy the most exclusive access to this team of young stars including Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, Yaroslav Askarov, and more. Members receive the ultimate flexibility to customize their experience through Ticket Exchange and other benefits, invitations to Member-Only events, plus discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise purchases throughout the Tank!
For those not yet ready to commit to a full season, SharkPaks return for the 2026-27 season, giving fans the opportunity to select the same seats for Opening Night and the 10 best weekend games on the schedule. To learn more, visit nhl.com/sharks/tickets/multi-game-packages
