San Jose Sharks TV Schedule 2026-27

The San Jose Sharks TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, puck-drop time and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Sharks play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream or listen to the action.

Next Sharks game: San Jose begins its 2026 preseason on Sunday, September 20 at the Anaheim Ducks at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Sharks open the regular season at SAP Center against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. PT, followed by a Pacific Division matchup against the Los Angeles Kings on October 3.

What Channel Is the San Jose Sharks Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the San Jose Sharks game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a regional broadcast or has been selected for exclusive national television.

• NBC Sports California: The NHL currently lists NBC Sports California as the Sharks’ regional television broadcaster.
• Peacock: Eligible viewers within the NBC Sports California television territory can access the network through the NBC Sports California Peacock add-on.
• NBC Sports App: Eligible authenticated subscribers can stream NBC Sports California coverage through supported NBC Sports digital platforms.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised NHL games.
• ESPN+: Carries many eligible out-of-market Sharks games and selected exclusive broadcasts.
• TNT and HBO Max: Carry selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected games outside the participating teams’ local television markets.

Check the Watch On column beside each Sharks matchup for the latest confirmed television channel. A listing marked TBD means the final broadcast assignment has not yet been officially announced.

San Jose Sharks 2026-27 TV Broadcast Update

The complete San Jose Sharks television broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season has not yet been announced.

NBC Sports California remains listed as the Sharks’ regional television broadcaster, but individual regional and national game assignments will be announced separately.

Games marked TBD in the schedule above will be updated when the Sharks, NHL and television partners release the complete broadcast schedule.

Fans should check this page before game day rather than assuming every non-national matchup will automatically air on the same regional channel.

How to Watch Sharks Games on NBC Sports California

NBC Sports California is the established regional television home of San Jose Sharks hockey.

Eligible local broadcasts are available through participating television providers within the Sharks’ regional television territory. Channel numbers vary by location and provider.

Authenticated NBC Sports California subscribers can also access eligible live Sharks coverage through NBC Sports digital platforms.

Nationally exclusive games may instead air through ESPN, ABC, TNT or another NHL national broadcast partner.

How to Stream San Jose Sharks Games on Peacock

Eligible viewers within the NBC Sports California television territory can currently access the network through an NBC Sports California add-on on Peacock.

The add-on provides a live stream of NBC Sports California programming, including qualifying Sharks broadcasts.

Availability is based on the viewer’s location and the rights assigned to each game. Nationally exclusive games may require a different television network or streaming service.

How to Watch Sharks Games Out of Market

Fans living outside the San Jose Sharks regional television territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+ in the United States.

Regional and national blackout restrictions apply. A locally televised Sharks game may be unavailable on ESPN+ inside the NBC Sports California territory.

Games selected for exclusive national television may instead require ESPN, ABC, TNT, HBO Max or another NHL broadcast partner.

Check the Watch On column before purchasing or changing a streaming subscription because availability can vary by game and location.

San Jose Sharks Audio Broadcast

San Jose Sharks games are available through the Sharks Audio Network, the team’s dedicated 24-hour digital audio platform.

The Sharks Audio Network can be accessed through the Sharks + SAP Center App and through the official Sharks website.

The network provides live game play-by-play along with Sharks and San Jose Barracuda programming, analysis and additional team content.

The Sharks Audio Network also carries the team’s 2026 preseason games.

San Jose Sharks 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Sharks will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule during the 2026-27 NHL season, including four games against every Pacific Division opponent.

• Season and home opener: October 1 against the Florida Panthers – 7:00 p.m. PT
• Rivalry Saturday: October 3 against the Los Angeles Kings – 7:00 p.m. PT
• Edmonton visits San Jose: October 10 – 1:00 p.m. PT
• Boston visits San Jose: October 13 – 8:00 p.m. PT
• First six-game road trip: October 15 through October 24
• Los Tiburones game: October 31 against the Ottawa Senators – 1:00 p.m. PT
• Pittsburgh visits San Jose: November 11
• Day-after-Thanksgiving game: November 27 against the Vegas Golden Knights – 1:00 p.m. PT
• Kings visit San Jose: December 11
• New Year’s Day: January 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers – 1:00 p.m. PT
• Toronto visits San Jose: January 2 – 4:00 p.m. PT
• Seven-game homestand: January 18 through February 15
• Second six-game road trip: March 9 through March 18
• Colorado visits San Jose: March 29
• Fan Appreciation Game: April 10 against the Anaheim Ducks – 1:00 p.m. PT

San Jose’s seven-game homestand spans the NHL All-Star break and runs from January 18 against Utah through February 15 against Winnipeg. The Sharks are also scheduled to play 10 home games during January.

Sharks vs. Kings 2026-27 TV Schedule

The San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season as Pacific Division rivals.

• October 3: Kings at Sharks – 7:00 p.m. PT
• November 4: Sharks at Kings – 7:00 p.m. PT
• December 9: Sharks at Kings – 7:00 p.m. PT
• December 11: Kings at Sharks – 7:00 p.m. PT

The October 3 matchup is San Jose’s second game of the regular season and the Sharks’ first Pacific Division rivalry game of the year.

Check the main San Jose Sharks TV schedule closer to each matchup for the confirmed NBC Sports California or national television assignment.

Sharks vs. Ducks 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Sharks and Anaheim Ducks will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

• November 25: Sharks at Ducks – 6:30 p.m. PT
• March 22: Sharks at Ducks – 7:00 p.m. PT
• March 24: Ducks at Sharks – 7:00 p.m. PT
• April 10: Ducks at Sharks – 1:00 p.m. PT

The April 10 matchup at SAP Center is San Jose’s regular-season finale and Fan Appreciation Game.

Sharks vs. Golden Knights 2026-27 TV Schedule

San Jose and the Vegas Golden Knights will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

• November 27: Golden Knights at Sharks – 1:00 p.m. PT
• December 16: Sharks at Golden Knights – 7:00 p.m. PT
• December 26: Golden Knights at Sharks – 7:00 p.m. PT
• March 9: Sharks at Golden Knights – 7:00 p.m. PT

The November 27 game gives Sharks fans a day-after-Thanksgiving afternoon matchup at SAP Center.

San Jose Sharks Pacific Division TV Schedule

The NHL’s expanded 84-game format means San Jose will play every Pacific Division opponent four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

The Sharks will face Anaheim, Calgary, Edmonton, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver and Vegas twice at SAP Center and twice on the road.

Those 28 Pacific Division games will play an important role in Western Conference playoff positioning.

San Jose Sharks Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL blackout restrictions depend on the viewer’s physical location and whether a game is classified as regional, national or out of market.

A Sharks game carried regionally by NBC Sports California may be unavailable through ESPN+ within San Jose’s local television territory.

Local viewers should use an eligible NBC Sports California television or streaming option for qualifying games.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear on NBC Sports California. Check the Watch On column before puck drop for the correct channel or streaming platform.

What Time Is the Sharks Game Tonight?

San Jose plays its home games in the Pacific Time Zone. Most weekday Sharks home games at SAP Center begin around 7:00 p.m. PT, although weekend matinees and nationally televised games can begin at different times.

The schedule table currently displays Eastern Time. To convert ET to Pacific Time, subtract three hours. For example, a game listed at 10:00 p.m. ET begins at 7:00 p.m. PT.

Game times can change because of television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments. Return to this page on game day for the latest puck-drop time and broadcast information.

San Jose Sharks TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next San Jose Sharks game?

The next Sharks game appears at the top of the schedule table with the game date, opponent, puck-drop time and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most San Jose Sharks games?

NBC Sports California is currently listed by the NHL as the San Jose Sharks’ regional television broadcaster. The complete game-by-game 2026-27 television schedule has not yet been announced.

Can I stream Sharks games on Peacock?

Eligible viewers within the NBC Sports California television territory can access the network through the NBC Sports California add-on on Peacock. Geographic and broadcast restrictions apply.

Can I watch Sharks games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market San Jose Sharks games. Regional NBC Sports California broadcasts may be blacked out within the Sharks’ local television territory.

Where can I listen to San Jose Sharks games?

Sharks games are available through the Sharks Audio Network on the Sharks + SAP Center App and the official Sharks website.

Are Sharks games still on KFOX?

The Sharks now emphasize the Sharks Audio Network as their primary digital game-audio platform. Fans should use the official Sharks Audio Network or current affiliate listings for game-day audio information.

When is the Sharks home opener?

San Jose hosts the Florida Panthers at SAP Center on October 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PT for the Sharks’ regular-season home opener.

When do the Sharks play the Kings?

San Jose faces Los Angeles on October 3, November 4, December 9 and December 11 during the 2026-27 regular season.

What does TBD mean on the Sharks schedule?

TBD means the final television assignment has not yet been officially announced. The schedule will be updated when the Sharks, NHL or broadcaster confirms the channel.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with San Jose Sharks preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times and broadcast information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official San Jose Sharks schedule. The complete 2026-27 television schedule has not yet been announced, so listings marked TBD will be updated as official regional and national broadcast information becomes available.

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