Beginning at 3 p.m., the area surrounding SAP Center will transform into a fan festival featuring player and special guest interviews, community activations, family-friendly entertainment, local food vendors, giveaways and more as fans come together to celebrate the start of a new Sharks season.
As part of the Turn It All Teal campaign, Sharks supporters are encouraged to wear teal and help transform the Bay Area ahead of Opening Weekend. Whether attending the game or not, fans can join the celebration at the free festival surrounding SAP Center and learn more at TurnItAllTeal.com.
Fans attending the games are encouraged to arrive early and be in their seats by 6:45 p.m. to help welcome the Sharks back to SAP Center with special pregame presentations and in-arena entertainment on both Oct. 1 and Oct. 3. Opening Night on Oct. 1 will also feature player introductions prior to puck drop. With demand for Opening Weekend continuing to build, fans are encouraged to secure their seats early.
As part of the organization's continued efforts to elevate the fan experience, the Sharks will debut a new goal song for the 2026-27 season. Following a comprehensive offseason review, those in attendance for Opening Weekend will get their first opportunity to hear it when the Sharks score their first regular-season goal.
Opening Night Schedule
- 3:00 p.m. – Street Festival Opens
- 3:00 p.m. – Teal Carpet Opens to Fans
- 3:00-4:45 p.m. – Sharks Player Teal Carpet Arrivals
- 4:20-5:30 p.m. – Team and Special Guest Interviews on Main Stage
- 5:30 p.m. – Sharks365 Member SAP Center Doors Open
- 5:45 p.m. – General Admission SAP Center Doors Open
- 6:00 p.m. – Street Festival Concludes
- 6:45 p.m. – Fans Encouraged to be Seated Before Sharks In-Arena Pregame Show Begins
The free street festival outside of SAP Center from 3 – 6 p.m. will include:
Street Festival Activations
* NBC Sports California
* PWHL San Jose
* Sharks Ice
* San Jose Barracuda
* Golden State Warriors
* Coca-Cola
* NorCal Rumble
* San Jose Earthquakes
* Mister Softee
* Stinky Noodle
* 3 Hermanos Taqueria
* House of Tiffins
- Sharks Street Team games
- Face painting and balloon artists
- Family craft and activity area
- NorCal Rumble Sport Court
- Sharks Carousel Figure Photo Opportunity
- Local Color Art Cube spray-paint activation
- San Jose Earthquakes soccer activation
- Inflatable attractions
- Shark-themed bounce house
- Mechanical Shark ride
- Soft play area for children ages five and under
The street festival will be hosted by Sharks in-arena personalities and will feature giveaways, interactive contests and appearances throughout the afternoon.
All fans in attendance at the game on October 1 will receive a Sharks WillMack concert tee, presented by Ticketmaster, featuring Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini and everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear teal to help kickoff the season.
