SAP Center At San Jose

I actually really like this arena. I haven’t been to many, The Forum, Staples, Honda Center, to name a few but SAP Center offers great viewing wherever your seats are. I paid for the section one better than nose bleeds and my view of my concert was still awesome.

Good places not only for hockey games, for concerts too. It’s very comfortable and when you are in concerts, the sound is good.
I watched the sharks play here and it was really good, the view and the seats.

Came to SAP last weekend for the Andrea Bocelli concert. This place was packed! The parking situation is a bit annoying and confusing. The surrounding parking looks and the actually SAP parking lot costs $ 25 to park. Next time, I would totally park long the street in the cut rounding streets to save money and walk. Then you have the weird lineage to get into the actual venue. One line looked like it wrapped around 5x, while the other line on the other side barely looked like it had 20 people in it. Can you guess which line We hopped in? Wish this was more organized, because if I was one of the peeps in the long line– I would have been pissed.
The food options were pretty slim. Right when you walk into the north and south entrances, you will find hotdog and nacho stands that only serve beer. Every once in a while you will see a Gordon B’s or a Pizza Hut, other than that, that’s all on the food. A few full bar stations are found, but ya mostly beer.
Once inside the venue, it’s pretty large. I feel that where ever you sit you will get a good view. The sound is pretty consistent throughout which is also nice.
Overall, clean venue that needs better organization regarding the lines to get in and better parking options.

Great place to go see a concert!
I was fortunate enough to witness Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd up close and personal at the SAP Center and I’ve always had a great time.
Security makes me feel safe. At one point during the Weeknd concert, two girls broke into a fight and they handled it right away.
One con with the SAP center is that the lines for merchandise is always super long. They need to establish more merchandise stores throughout the arena.
Another con is the $ 20 parking that they charge, but honestly what event center does not charge crazy prices for parking, refreshments, etc.
A lot of memories created at this place. Great sound/​acoustics at the concerts, for sure. I definitely see myself coming back again for another great concert for another great artist.

Go Sharks Go! Game 3 of the western conf Finals awaits against the Blues! Great Arena great noise! #GoSharks!!!

This review is strictly for the Box Office:
Man oh man, I wish I would’ve gotten the gal’s name. There was 1 male & 1 female… if you were the female working at around 10:30am on Thursday, ⁵⁄₁₂ this is for you. I can’t express how thankful I am. You my dear, went above and beyond most. Not only did you have extreme patience, but you were just as eager to find me tickets for tonight’s Sharks Round 2 Playoff Game #7. They kept coming and going to no avail. I walked away with my head down, but knew that you supported me. As I stood by my car across the street, texting the bad news to my attendee… You called me through mic «mam, mam, mam»… I turned around, and there you were waiving your arms telling me to come. I immediately ran towards you, and you hit me with the news… that you found me seats that met all of my criterias. I told you that you have good Karma coming your way, and I truly believe it. You didn’t have to continue looking, but your heart and ethic led your determination. Again THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU!!! I wish I could buy you a drink. Since I can’t *Cheers to a virtual drink of your choice ;-)
GO SHARKS!!!

I’ve been to SAP center mainly for Sharks games and I have never had a bad experience (other than when we’ve lost D:)
The security lines though dauntingly long go by extremely quickly — if you have a bag or purse, have it open and ready to go.
Once you’re done with security, flash your paper or digital tickets and you’ll done and ready to watch the game within seconds.
Food options aren’t that great, but you can’t go wrong with some Panda X :) Also, you can bring outside food in which is an awesome perk!
What I appreciate the most are the workers — every single encounter with an SAP employee has been positive and welcoming. Their customer service training must be doing something right because I have no complaints. I was most impressed when I found the super duper long line for the women’s restroom going so quickly because a worker was inside informing women which stalls were open. I can’t believe how efficient and quick this made the line go?! Why don’t more places do this?! I wanted to tip the worker for being so accommodating doing this task.
Go Sharks!

I am a little biased because I love coming to arenas in general. It means I’m about to see an artist I’m really into or a hockey game, which I’m a big fan of!
Big pros to this place are ample parking around the arena. I’ve now found free parking that is just a block away from this place. If you drive around, you’ll find relatively cheap, if not free parking. If you’ve frequented concerts or sports games, you know that is hard to come by.
Another pro is the selection of food. You’re not limited to tortilla chips and nacho cheese. I also like that the Whole Foods located across the street offers a wide variety of food, including an upstairs area that serves alcohol before a game or concert.
This place isn’t perfect of course. Cons are the seats. If you’re a girl, DO NOT bring a big purse. You’re going to have to try to wedge it under your seat or basically have it in your lap. These seats are pretty tight spaces.
The Sharks store is tiny and always congested. Not that I need merchandise every time I go, but I could barely walk around the store without banging into someone or merchandise stand.
Overall, if you’re coming for the experience, you’ll have a good time. I’m still a fan and plan on coming back!

Home of the Sharks!!!
Never a bad seat in the house.
The staff is always very friendly. I have seen a lot of shows here… ZZ TOP, Matalica (on new years), Joe C. with the the Guess Who, Niel Dimond, Brian Adams, Rod Stewart. just to name a few. I have also seen Barn and Bailey’s circus and Disney on ice. And yes of course I have watched my share of Shark games.
I really like the area and the arena. I always feel safe around here and have never seen any problems or fights in my 25 years of going there. Great Arena and great venue.

I really have nothing bad to say about this venue. I have been to many different events here at the SAP center and when it used to be called the HP Pavilion. From concerts to fighting matches to Shark games. I have never had a bad experience.
One of my most memorable moments of this venue was getting surprised by my sister, when she told me I got to ride the Zamboni, during cancer month of the Sharks game while I was going through cancer. One of the team members gave me a tour of almost the whole venue including the business side, getting to walk through the hallways of where the Shark players walk through. It was an awesome experience.
Food is up there in price but it’s not surprising. One of their sausage dog stands is LIFE! It’s one of the foods I crave the most when I’m not at the venue.

I go to this place quite often to watch Sharks games along with other events such as concerts or other live performances. Here are my thoughts.
As a venue for shows and games, it’s actually really good. I’ve been to numerous sharks games and have sat from the highest of seats to right up at the glass, and I can say that mostly any seat in the house is a good one. For concerts, it’s also pretty good. The sound system they have here is pretty good as well.
My one and only complaint is on how expensive everything is here. A hot dog and a soft drink will easily run you over $ 15. Beers and hard alcohol is just as expensive if not more depending on what you get. Quality of food is mediocre. It’s not great but it isn’t bad. Service for the most part is usually pretty good as well.
Overall; as a venue, it’s really good. A huge tip for anyone attending an event is eat and even drink beforehand unless you have some extra spending cash. Go Sharks!

Haven’t been to a sharks game in a few years since I live across the state so figured it was due for a visit to the tank since I was in town. Unfortunately the boys didn’t pull through and fell 0 – 1.
Location:
Conveniently located to the side of downtown San Jose. Parking is usually chaotic at the center so I’d recommend parking near San Pedro, grabbing a few drinks, and then heading over.
Service/​employees:
The employees were happy people and entering the arena didn’t take any time at all. Just showed them the tickets on my phone and in we went.
Food/​drinks:
Prices are fairly steep but stadium/​arena food always is. The variety is plentiful from typical game food, togos sandwiches, pizza, craft beer, domestic, cocktails, Rita’s ice cream, cherry lemonade, etc.
Comments: I will be back and will always be willing to spend $ to see my team. A visit to the shark tank is not one you’ll regret.

Went to my first Sharks game here! Yay!!!
Luckily I walked here :)
The venue was full but not overly crowded. The seating is efficient. The bathrooms and food stands were busy but not insanely busy.
I didn’t try any of the food or drinks.
Looking forward to coming back at some point.

There are already a lot of helpful reviews so I’ll just focus on parking.
I recommend getting here at least an hour early to look for parking if you don’t want to pay and want something close by. For last week’s sharks game, I arrived an hour and a half early and snagged free street parking on the corner of W St. John St. and N Almaden Blvd where Henry’s World Famous Hi-​Life is. It’s 2-​hour parking until 6pm and then free afterwards. There appeared to be plenty of metered parking under the Guadalupe Fwy continuing on St. John St. as well. Otherwise, you can also park near San Pedro Square and grab a bite to eat before heading to the stadium.
If you decide to eat inside the center, you can get a hotdog for $ 6.25 (cheapest I’ve seen at a sports venue). Still pretty pricey but it is what it is. Good luck and drive safely!

This Stadium is the premier showcase in the Silicon Valley for concert and especially for the Shark Hockey game. The facility is gorgeous albeit not as luxurious as Shanghai facilities! I like it better in respect to its functionality. The acoustics is fantastic as evidence when the woman sang the national anthem especially moving since I used to be with DARPA and was a veteran of the Cold War in my responsibility in the defense department long ago. I guess I should be like MacArthur says «slowly fade away». Yet, not softly into that Dark night.
General Macarthur Speech «Old soldiers never die they just fade away»
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night“
by Dylan Thomas

I am making my way to all 30 arenas to watch my very favorite sport. This is a nice place. Outside is a little industrial looking, but inside is really nice. Small size, but big on excitement!

Attended a Sharks vs Blackhawks game here and had an absolute blast. Loved how easy it was to get around the venue and all of the vendors and beer carts available. Pricing was not so out of reality and the facilities were clean. Really glad we took the opportunity to meet up with some friends for the venue and had a great time.
I also like that it is within walking distance to many restaurants and shops and we were able to find parking close by.
Great location, great venue services, and a great time. I will be back to SAP in July for the Adele concert and looking forward to another great time.

SAP Center is a really great venue. When it comes to San Jose Sharks games, it’s an easy 5 stars. The games are always fun, no view is really bad (even the far back is doable) and the location is pretty awesome. The only real negatives about the actual venue itself is that there are many occasions in which they have certain reoccurring issues on the regular basis– credit card transactions that end up not going through, slow service, all the stuff that’s pretty typical in a venue. None of those issues ever really make me enjoy the actual event happening in the area any less, but definitely could make others more annoyed than I am.
Overall, it’s worth looking into attending at least 1 event here if you haven’t already. San Jose Sharks games happen every other day from October to April, and you can also catch certain shows throughout the year– Lady Gaga, EDM concerts, Adele– they are always a good time.

Love this place, big today we went my family to see the show frozen on ice with my kids. It was awesome!!!
Menu people was very crowd .
My kids love that !!!

I came here with the family to watch Disney on Ice — Frozen on opening night and it was awesome! The show was great and a perfect fit for the «on ice» nature of these shows. Highly recommend if you enjoyed the movie!
Facilities — SAP is modern, clean, with plenty of bathrooms and seats are elevated enough between rows for you have a decent view regardless of who sits in front of you (though on some occasions, a very tall person in front of you does become an obstruction). Some seats are hard to get to and don’t have an aisle on both sides, which wasn’t clear from the seating chart. There’s a big display board above the stage, but they don’t use it for the Disney on Ice shows. Also, there’s plenty of food places, with a Gordon Biersch, Armadillo Willy, and Roundtable Pizza inside the concourse (among many others), but of course the food is way overpriced. And after a show, there’s trash and food everywhere, but it seems they do a good job cleaning it all up because it wasn’t like that when we sat down.
Show — Frozen was a great show, with great use of props and music, faithfully bringing the story from the screen to the ice. The performers constantly wave at the audience, which definitely makes the children happy. It was split into 2 one hour stretches, with a 15 minute intermission.
Parking/​Tips — When there’s an event at SAP, all parking facilities nearby will all charge the same price (or just slightly less) than what SAP charges for parking. On opening night (it was a weekday), it was $ 15 to park in the SAP parking lot (which I still believe would be better off as a garage, but maybe that’s just me) or the Caltrain lot across the street. I saw a few public lots for $ 10 further from SAP. Also beware, many many streets will not let you turn left or U-​turn if you’re heading east (SAP would be on your left hand side), so find a place to make a right turn, then come back out so you can left onto Santa Clara (going west). Traffic control will sometimes force you to go a certain way, so just be aware of that.
Great facility, but make sure to arrive early for your event!

First row seats for Disney’s Frozen on Ice! Every little princess’s Anna & Elsa dream come true!
No obstructions, up close and personal… So close I noticed that Anna *real life* almost ate sh** when she stumbled on a patch of something on the ice. Like, whoa, you okay, gurrrl? Other than that, I loved seeing my little girl so happy! It was an amazing experience!

We came here for the first time for Game 7 Round 1 of 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let me preface this review by saying I am a die hard Kings fan. With that said, I had an amazing time.
I sprung for lower bowl seating. Because this was our first time at the Shark Tank, I wasn’t sure how rowdy it would get or what kind of riffraff we would end up next to (since that’s usually my luck) The game fell on a Thursday night and LA fans weren’t out in the numbers I would have liked to have seen. Since Sharks blew their 3 – 0 lead and we had pushed it to seven, I was expecting it to get heated and even prepared for a disappointing loss. I now think I’m immune to hearing the «Beat LA» chant.
There was one other Kings fan in our immediate proximity, a few more behind us some rows back, and some incognito fans whom I didn’t recognize until we had scored our first goal. Just our luck, the close fan turned out to be an obnoxious one. We were seen high five-​ing earlier in the game and I was embarrassed by our association with him. We are not that type of fan. We have great appreciation for the sport itself.
By the end of it, we were celebrating. Someone from above threw popcorn at us, but that was the extent of the sore loser reaction. We walked side by side with a group of SJ fans to our respective cars and they yelled out that we need to take care of the Ducks.
The stadium is condensed and stacked. It gets loud. The players skating out of the smoky shark’s mouth was pretty cool, but unfortunately, we were on the wrong side of it. The stadium announcer didn’t announce any of our goals, which added them to a list that includes Anaheim and Arizona. Parking was atrocious. We are accustomed to parking off-​site in LA, but that’s to claim a free spot. Not too many late night options for post-​game dining, but we found a really good Indian restaurant nearby. Oh and, the chomping shark hand gesture fans do for a power play? I would lose that. GKG!

Very fun place to watch Hockey! Very cool concert enclosure yet really loud!
Pretty decent concessions yet of course expensive.
Hey! i know the security who get to boast about all the famous people and athletes they have met and talked to over the years! The Club level is a great experience and view which would make the normal average seating a bummer thereafter. Kind of like finding a killer sushi bar then comparing it to every other future let down! It’s a nice place and easy to find your way around in the dark too. I will go back to see something cool like Gallagher*-again! JK! :)

Super fun night tonight at Super Bowl 50 Opening Party!
The media circus was crazy.
Fun to see both the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos teams.
It was fun listening to the interviews.
Also, it was great to see many legendary stars like Jerry Rice, Jim Plunkett and more

Ahh, the SAP Center. We are here at LEAST once a week for our Sharks and/​or Barracuda games and I can’t find any reason for complaint! It’s clean, parking isn’t terrible even if you aren’t willing to pay 20 bucks for a lot spot and the restrooms are always well kept! The blue coats have ALWAYS been relentlessly helpful as well as friendly and my feet haven’t stuck to the floor ONCE through all these years of attendance. GO SHARKS! GO CUDA! Probably safe to say, this is the best part of downtown San Jose.
That last sentence rhymed ya’ll. (Actually you could probably hum that last sentence to the tune of the Folgers coffee theme song)

The arena seating allows for great viewing throughout at any level and seat. I just can’t stand the up and down needed when people need to get up 50 million times and there isn’t enough room for them to pass between the rows.
The place is clean and organized, though, and it is close enough to downtown to find decent parking and a fun restaurant before or after an event to make for a fulfilling night of entertainment.

CONCERT: sound was a little too much, and trust me, i like loud music. i felt like my ears were bleeding the entire time.
EVENT PARKING: ~$ 20 – 25, and if youre taking caltrain in the evening during a concert, you have to pay for event parking. sounds insane, right? it is. i was heading to SF one evening and they would not let me park in the caltrain lot. bs.
CIRCUS: great location, good staging, a bit cold.
MMA: excellent staging and lighting.
SHARKS: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!

can’t get out of going there and paying super high $$ for my hockey, so that’s what I do. Parking is a whole other thing. Not a fan of any of it — it’s an unfortunate means to an end, as I’m a Barracuda season ticket holder and attend the occasional Sharks game.

The Weeknd was #madness. XO.
Haha, I’ve only been here for one concert and that was already enough to tell me what I think about this venue.
If you guys are familiar with my reviews, I would say I’m an avid concert goer. I can see why people wouldn’t pick this venue to see their favorite artist live.
The seats are a little too high and uneven for seeing level, the food here is actually really good though. They have bbq, round table, etc.
The sound system is pretty good but they don’t use the big screen for many things… Which is unfortunate because my eyes need a little help sometimes.
Will only return if I have to!

PROS: Great service from venue staff. Location is just a few blocks from the highway. Good views from all seats. Parking is ample.
CONS: Limited seating. Overpriced food. $ 16 for a beer and a hot dog.
Overall — decent venue just make sure you eat beforehand.

I really love coming to events here. The «Blue Coats» are always SO NICE. My favorite food spot is always a toss up between the carved sandwich place (turkey with gobs of cranberry and mayo) and Show Dogs… San Jose Dog is my fav. Grill Works can be a bit of a let-​down, so I appreciate the other vendors.
No matter how long the line is for the bathroom, it still never takes long to get through it and it’s always clean. My only beef with this place is how much it costs to park. $ 25?! (For Sharks games) Good lord. You know… Diridon station is across the street. I recommend just going to a stop or two down the line and hopping on Caltrain to get here. ;-) GO SHARKS!

Great hockey arena!
As with most sporting events, everything is way overpriced. But it’s expected. If you smoke they have an area for it so you don’t have to go all the way out front.
They have some good food. My buddy got these loaded nachos with steak that were great!
Very clean and updated facility.

So much memories have happened here. I feel like a super star whenever i come here. am always just dressed to the T when it comes to these super fun concert events. Lets get the parteee started!
Always having so much fun before the concerts. Like yesterday was my first tail gate cocktail party in the car! Having and knowing a wonderful Unilocal wifey who can make some Moscow mule is just the best thing a man can ask for! yes she is my bartender! She has really good taste and its always belvedere this and that. So i am always lit with the good stuff she brings! Just make sure you pre game before hand to save you some moohlah because drinks are $ 10 bucks and up for a tiny cup and exactly measured one shot only! $ 10 bucks is just for the beer not even for the premium drinks. So you have been warned.
Well the parking can be hard to find when you are not there early enough, Most of the street parking is filled by 7pm so good luck with that. There are lots of private parking where the price range is $ 15 to $ 25. We went fancy and parked inside the SAP center which was $ 25 i think. But the walk was so close, that wearing heels won’t hurt you feet, so stress free for them feet.
The inside is big, it is not hard to find which section your seats are in, everything is marked clearly. There is lots of room to stand and wait so that is never a problem. Plenty of restrooms inside the facility, but one thing i didn’t like was there are no blockers for the urinal so its a free show for everyone. awkward. Seats are comfy and is always enjoyable!
Location of this SAP is great, close to Downtown san jose where all the foodie spots are at. This is just an very easy accessible place around the building and we exactly know where super stars would enter and leave, so we always try to get there early or leave later so we can catch them and hope they will take a selfie with us. Cheers! lets go to a concert together and make memories! Thanks for reading! Have a Unilocaly day!

Spent $ 200 on seats that say «said view» but what I got was a back side view of a screen.
Worst seats ever and the manager said sorry can’t do anything about it.

Los asientos son tan incómodos que cada es que tienes que salir a los baño o comprar algo todas las personas tienen que pararce para que puedas salir

Gotta love the SAP center, just barely getting used to the change in name (formerly known as the hp pavilion.) it’s always very clean, well maintained and they have prime events here all the time. Stage and seating is all really well laid out.
They have pretty decent food as well, I got the nachos with lots of jalapeños and that was great. I liked hat they automatically put 2 cheeses in the tray. They also had mixed drinks/​cocktails to offer, not just beer which I appreciate because I am not a beer drinker!

It’s been few years since I’ve last caught a show at SAP but when U2 is in town, you know I’ll be there. What was really different with Innocence+Experience tour was that the speakers were not loaded next to the stage as is the standard concert practice, but distributed across the arena, hanging from the ceiling. Acoustics at SAP are far from the best but still better than «Echo» Arena/​Sac and Oracle/​Oakland. The new sound setup brought out more power from Edge’s guitar and even the folks in nosebleeds got the same sound levels as we did on the floor.
Since this is a review for the venue, and not the band, I will say that I like the downtown concept much better than having an arena in middle of nowhere. There are many parking options around, for much less than at the official lot, and if you are not averse to walking, you can probably park for free within mile and a half radius. Getting in and out is also much easier as the cars are not all in one lot, like at other, «classic» arenas. Several good restaurants and pubs are all within walking distance to kill time before or after the event.
Inside, the venue is clean and organized with enough staff to ask questions if any help is needed. The prices of food and beverages are what is the standard nowadays, about $ 10 for a domestic macro draft. The club in between the floor and lower level has some better options so be on the lookout.
Though not in my neighborhood, San Jose Arena is currently the best option for a good time with a big name show. I really don’t mind driving 90 minutes to see one of my favorite artists to get here, but that might change when the new arena is built in Downtown Sacramento. For now, it’s safe to say that San Jose has the best «big» venue in Northern California, be it for sports, concerts, or events.

The recent U2 concert was my first visit to the SAP Center, and let me say, I could not have been more impressed… no…GRATEFUL to them for doing such an outstanding job with their crowd management.
Friend and I are GA concert goers. That means we have to line up at the crack of dawn to score a good spot near the stage. (Even first thing in the morning we were numbers 70 & 71 in line behind the people who spent the night.) Usually, this means we have a very long and uncomfortable day of sitting on a sidewalk trying to pass the time until the doors open sometime in the evening. It is extremely tedious, but this is what fans do.
But not at the SAP Center. At THIS venue they hand out numbered wrist bands at 9am and tell you to get lost… go have fun, enjoy the day, be back at 5pm. WHAT?! THAT IS SO COOL. Friend and I had the best day… the kind of day where you suddenly realize that you have eight hours to kill with nothing to accomplish but fun. With our number in line securely attached to our wrists, we got to enjoy the area. We drove to the ocean, we tried new restaurants, we explored.
We were back in plenty of time, and then we got to experience the friendliness of the employees here. We are used to overly aggressive guards who yell and intimidate to control the crowds. Here, we had friendly elderly people who smiled at us and pointed the way. When you have a machine that runs as smoothly as this one, you don’t need heavies yelling at all the concert-​goers. What a pleasure.
I cannot say enough nice things about our experience at this venue. I only hope that I get to attend another concert there.

Review for the Sharks games, I love coming to the games here. They really know how to pump the fans up whether the Sharks win or lose.
Came here for the Sharks vs Flames and wow! It was definitely fun! The chant isn’t the same anymore, which I miss but maybe we just have to get used to the new one. I’ve always bought tickets for lower level to be closer but I tried the upper level and I LOVE IT! Plus it’s a little cheaper. Section 204! Awesome view! Then again, any view could be as good!
The line to get food is ridiculously long! I suggest you grab food and/​or use the restrooms 5 – 10 minutes before the period ends or else you’ll be stuck in line during the next period.
SAP Center/​Shark Tank, whatever you want to call it, is well organized, packed with great fans, and always have an awesome night. Can’t wait to come back for future games and maybe some concerts too!