SAP Center 3D Seat View

SAP Center seating chart with real 3D views from every section

Next game

Sharks v Panthers · 1 Oct

Team

San Jose Sharks

Capacity

~17,435

Conference

Western

Division

Pacific

City

San Jose

Home games

42 in 2026-27

SAP Center opened in 1993 as the San Jose Arena, was the Compaq Center and then HP Pavilion — “the Shark Tank” throughout, and still — and took its current name in 2013. It is a hockey-first building with a steep, tight bowl and a reputation for being loud out of proportion to its 17,400 capacity, helped by the shark head the team skates out through.

Compact and steeply raked, which is the combination hockey wants. The 100 level along the boards is close to the sheet and the 100 corners are the value pick, because they still see both goals. The club ring flattens the angle. The 200 upper level is steep but the building is small enough that centre ice up there is a complete, comfortable view of the whole rink rather than a distant one. The lower rows behind the goals are the loudest seats and the hardest place to follow a play at the far end — a real trade in a building where the crowd is half the reason to come.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at SAP Center?

Click any section on the interactive SAP Center map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the arena opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°, so you know what you will see before you buy.

What is the capacity of SAP Center for hockey?

17,435 for ice hockey.

Who plays at SAP Center?

The San Jose Sharks, in the NHL. The team plays 42 home games here in the 2026-27 season.

What was SAP Center called before?

San Jose Arena, Compaq Center, HP Pavilion. It is the same building and the same seating bowl — a section number from the HP Pavilion era still points at the same seats.

When is the next game at SAP Center?

Sharks v Panthers on 1 Oct 2026. Puck-drop times are confirmed by the league and the broadcasters closer to the date.

What are the best seats at SAP Center?

Lower level along the boards at centre ice, lower corners for the best value, and upper centre ice for the full sheet without paying for the boards.