SAP Center Seating Chart
SAP Center is the home of the San Jose Sharks at 525 West Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose, California. It opened in 1993 as the San Jose Arena and later carried the Compaq Center and HP Pavilion names, and fans call it the Shark Tank. The City of San Jose owns it, and Sharks Sports & Entertainment runs it. A 2025 deal keeps the Sharks here through the 2050-51 season, with about $425 million in planned upgrades.
Quick answer
SAP Center holds 17,435 for Sharks hockey, a figure that dropped from 17,562 in 2023, according to Wikipedia and local reporting. Wikipedia lists 18,543 for basketball and 19,190 for concerts. Seats sit in two bowls, the 100 Level and the 200 Level, with Concourse Suites between them and Penthouse Suites above the 200 Level.
- The 100 Level runs from 101 to 128, with some numbers skipped.
- The 200 Level runs from 201 to 228.
- Center ice is at sections 101 and 115.
- Caltrain's Diridon Station is across the street.
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Sections at SAP Center
SAP Center has two seating bowls, the 100 Level and the 200 Level, with Concourse Suites between them and the Penthouse Suites and Lounge above the 200 Level. The section numbers below are taken from the arena's official hockey map.
- 100 Level — sections 101 to 128 around the ice, with some numbers skipped
- 200 Level — sections 201 to 228, the upper bowl
- Penthouse and Concourse Suites — numbered suites on two levels
- Penthouse Lounge — lounge boxes PL1 to PL9 at the west end
- Terrace and Plaza — Terrace A to C and Plaza 221 to 224 on the east side
Best seats at SAP Center
We found no official best-seat guide. On the arena's hockey map, center ice lines up with sections 101 and 115 in the 100 Level and 201 and 215 in the 200 Level. Both team benches are on the south side by section 101, and the penalty boxes face section 115. The map also marks the west net, near sections 107 to 109, as the end attacked in the first and third periods.
Tips before you go
Bags larger than 20 by 14 by 11 inches aren't allowed, and the arena suggests bags of 5 by 9 by 2 inches or smaller. Doors open one hour before most events; for Sharks weekend and holiday games, they open 75 minutes early, or 90 for Sharks 365 members. The arena is nearly cashless. More than 3,000 parking spaces are within a third of a mile, but the arena doesn't post prices. San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station is across the street, with VTA light rail nearby.
How to read the SAP Center seating chart
The 100 Level runs from 101 to 128, but the map skips some numbers, including 105, 108, 111, 119, 122 and 125. The 200 Level runs straight through from 201 to 228.
The Club Level is a level of bars and food, not a ring of seats. The arena's standard concert map closes sections 117 to 127 and 217 to 227, Concourse Suites 13 to 20 and all Terrace and Plaza seats. Layouts can vary by show.
Escalators at the South Entrance link the Club level and the Main Concourse, and elevators to the upper level are near sections 207 and 209 and 221 and 223. Accessible parking is in Lot ABC.
Building a seating chart for an event at SAP Center
The Sharks skate onto the ice through a giant shark head, as NBC Sports Bay Area describes. A multi-year renovation began with smaller projects in summer 2026, local reporting says, and its plans add lower-bowl seating. The Club Level is set to become the Premier Level and the Penthouse Level the Loft Level.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats are in SAP Center?
- SAP Center holds 17,435 for Sharks hockey, a figure that dropped from 17,562 in 2023, according to Wikipedia and local reporting. Wikipedia lists 18,543 for basketball and 19,190 for concerts. Seats sit in two bowls, the 100 Level and the 200 Level, with Concourse Suites between them and Penthouse Suites above the 200 Level.
- What are the best seats at SAP Center?
- We found no official best-seat guide. On the arena's hockey map, center ice lines up with sections 101 and 115 in the 100 Level and 201 and 215 in the 200 Level. Both team benches are on the south side by section 101, and the penalty boxes face section 115. The map also marks the west net, near sections 107 to 109, as the end attacked in the first and third periods.
- What sections does SAP Center have?
- Main sections include: 100 Level — sections 101 to 128 around the ice, with some numbers skipped; 200 Level — sections 201 to 228, the upper bowl; Penthouse and Concourse Suites — numbered suites on two levels. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is SAP Center located?
- SAP Center is at 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113, across from San Jose Diridon Station. VTA light rail stops near Diridon and on San Fernando Street at Delmas Avenue.
- How do I plan a private event at SAP Center?
- Ask Sharks Sports & Entertainment about suites and group spaces at the arena. Arrange the SAP Center party's tables in our free seating planner.