SAP Center travel guide
Visiting SAP Center for a San Jose Sharks game in San Jose? This guide summarizes the venue address, transit, parking, entry policies, and accessibility information so you can plan arrival and the return trip in one place.
SAP Center visitor details at a glance
- Address
- 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113
- Home team
- San Jose Sharks
- Transit
- The San Jose Diridon Station is located directly across from the SAP Center, providing multiple public transit options. Please consult the official transportation planner or visit sapcentertransport.com for specific transit routes and schedules.
Parking at SAP Center
Accessible parking is available onsite in the ABC Lot on a first-come, first-served basis, with pre-paid options recommended to guarantee a space.
- Accessible drop-off and pick-up areas are located at the North Entrance curb in Lot B and on surrounding streets like Montgomery Street.
- Vehicles must display a valid disabled placard or license plate to access designated accessible parking spaces.
- Standard parking rates apply to all accessible parking spaces, and tailgating is prohibited.
Entry and venue policies at SAP Center
Bags up to 20 × 14 × 11 inches are permitted if they fit under the seat; bags larger than 5 × 9 × 2 inches require X-ray screening.
- Medical and parenting bags are permitted, with X-ray screening and tagging; contact Guest Services for special equipment.
- No bag check or onsite lockers are available.
- For Sharks games, hats after a hat trick are the exception to the rule against throwing objects.
Accessibility at SAP Center
SAP Center offers various ADA accommodations and services, with dedicated support available via phone at (408) 287-7070 or email at SAPguestservice@sapcenter.com.
- Guests may request manual wheelchair escorts to and from their seats when entering through the North or South entrances.
- Complimentary sensory kits are available for check-out at Information Desks near the North and South Entrances.
- Closed captioning for Sharks games is accessible via the Sharks + SAP Center mobile app or on the main video board.
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Official venue and travel resources
Visitor references checked Nov 13, 2026. Event schedules, service, venue rules, parking inventory, and prices can change; confirm details for your event.
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