A year ago, the Sharks were waiting for their rebuild to yield tangible results. They got their answer with a 34-point surge that brought them within four points of a Western Conference wild-card spot. Macklin Celebrini fueled the turnaround with a 115-point breakout, leading a rapidly maturing young core that suddenly looks ready to contend.
Now the expectations have changed. San Jose hasn’t reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2019, but this roster is no longer built just to gather experience. Veteran blue-line additions complement a hyper-talented prospect pool pushing for immediate ice time, signaling a franchise ready to make its postseason return.
Fortunately, following the team on TV is much more predictable than the Western Conference standings. Most regional broadcasts air on the team’s local NBC Sports regional network, while select national showcases feature across ESPN and TNT Sports. Below, we break down the full schedule and the best options to watch San Jose Sharks games both in-market and out-of-market.
What channels have San Jose Sharks games?
You can watch nearly every San Jose Sharks regular-season game locally on NBC Sports California (NBCSCA). The regional sports network will televise 73 of the Sharks’ 84 games, serving as the primary home for coverage in Northern California and portions of Oregon and Nevada.
The other 11 games are national exclusives: three on ESPN, four on TNT, and four across ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. For fans outside the Sharks’ local territory, NHL Power Play through ESPN Select or Unlimited carries most regional San Jose broadcasts. NHL Center Ice remains the traditional cable and satellite alternative.
Want radio coverage? The Sharks Audio Network carries every game live through the Sharks + SAP Center App and the team’s website. The 24/7 feed also features extra Sharks and Barracuda programming throughout the season.
2026–2027 San Jose Sharks TV schedule
The Sharks’ expanded 84-game regular season runs from an October 1 home game against Florida to an April 10 matchup against Anaheim. Along the way, San Jose has a pair of six-game road trips and a seven-game homestand stretching from January 18 through February 15, split by NHL All-Star Weekend.
Here’s the complete Sharks TV schedule with Eastern start times and current U.S. broadcast assignments. We’ll keep this table updated throughout the season in case any details change.
NHL - San Jose Sharks Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 4:00 p.m. | SJSharks.com | |
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 10:00 p.m. | NHL Network, SJSharks.com | |
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 10:00 p.m. | SJSharks.com | |
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | NHL Network, SJSharks.com | |
October | |||
Thursday, Oct. 1 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
At Dallas Stars | Monday, Oct. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA |
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 4:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 11:15 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Monday, Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
November | |||
Monday, Nov. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | NHL Network, NBCSCA | |
At Dallas Stars | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA |
Monday, Nov. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
At Utah Mammoth | Saturday, Nov. 14 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA |
Sunday, Nov. 15 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Monday, Nov. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Friday, Nov. 27 | 4:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, NBCSCA | |
December | |||
Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Friday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Sunday, Dec. 6 | 3:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Friday, Dec. 11 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Monday, Dec. 14 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Dec. 19 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Dec. 22 | 9:40 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Dec. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Monday, Dec. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
January | |||
Friday, Jan. 1 | 4:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Monday, Jan. 4 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, Jan. 6 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Friday, Jan. 8 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Jan. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, Jan. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Thursday, Jan. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Jan. 16 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Monday, Jan. 18 | 4:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Thursday, Jan. 28 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Jan. 30 | 4:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
February | |||
Wednesday, Feb. 10 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Feb. 13 | 4:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Monday, Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Friday, Feb. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Sunday, Feb. 21 | 6:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, Feb. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Thursday, Feb. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
March | |||
Monday, March 1 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, March 3 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Friday, March 5 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, March 6 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, March 9 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, March 11 | 8:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, March 13 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Monday, March 15 | 7:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Tuesday, March 16 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, March 18 | 8:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, March 20 | 10:30 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Monday, March 22 | 10:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, March 24 | 10:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, NBCSCA | |
At Utah Mammoth | Friday, March 26 | 9:00 p.m. | NBCSCA |
Monday, March 29 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Wednesday, March 31 | 8:30 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
April | |||
Saturday, April 3 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Sunday, April 4 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, April 8 | 10:00 p.m. | NBCSCA | |
Saturday, April 10 | 4:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, NBCSCA |
Best TV plans for watching San Jose Sharks games
NBC Sports California is still the first box to check for Sharks fans living in the team’s broadcast territory. The good news is that San Jose’s local network remains available through several full live TV services, while Peacock offers a direct-to-consumer route for fans who don’t need a big channel bundle.
Our three picks tackle the viewing problem from different angles. YouTube TV can bring San Jose’s regional and national schedule together under one roof, Peacock trims things down to local coverage, and ESPN Unlimited makes the most sense if you’re outside NBC Sports California’s territory.
Best Overall
YouTube TV is the cleanest all-around option for Sharks fans in areas where NBC Sports California is available. Its main plan combines the regional network with ESPN and TNT, while eligible subscriptions that include ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited. That setup can cover every currently announced Sharks regular-season broadcast without forcing local fans to build a stack of separate services. Channel availability still varies by location, so confirm NBC Sports California with your zip code before signing up.
Best for Local Streaming
If you mainly care about the Sharks’ local broadcasts, Peacock offers a much leaner viewing option. Eligible in-market subscribers can add NBC Sports California for $17.95 per month on top of a Peacock Select, Premium, or Premium Plus subscription, giving you the network’s live feed along with Sharks pregame and postgame coverage. You’ll still need separate access for San Jose’s ESPN and TNT national games.
Best for Out-of-Market Fans
ESPN Unlimited pulls together the most important pieces for Sharks fans living outside Northern California. NHL Power Play carries most NBC Sports California broadcasts out of market, while Unlimited also includes San Jose’s ESPN games and ESPN+ exclusives. The TNT Sports matchups remain outside the package, so you’ll need TNT or HBO Max access for those nights. Local and opponent-market blackouts can also apply.
How to watch the San Jose Sharks FAQ
Can I watch San Jose Sharks games for free?
There isn't a permanent free option for Sharks regular-season games because NBC Sports California is a paid regional network. That said, you can catch some coverage using a free trial from a live TV service like DIRECTV or YouTube TV.
How do I watch out-of-market Sharks games?
NHL Power Play in the ESPN app carries most regional Sharks broadcasts outside San Jose's TV territory. ESPN Select covers NHL Power Play and ESPN+ exclusives, but ESPN Unlimited is more complete because it also includes games airing on the main ESPN channel. NHL Center Ice is another out-of-market option for cable and satellite subscribers.
Can I stream NBC Sports California without cable?
Yes, you don't need a traditional cable package to watch Sharks games on NBC Sports California. The channel is available through several live TV streaming services, including DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. You can also score a standalone add-on subscription to NBC Sports California through Peacock Premium.
Can I watch the San Jose Sharks in Canada?
Sportsnet+ Premium is the primary streaming option for out-of-market NHL coverage in Canada and includes every matchup between two U.S.-based clubs. Sharks games involving Canadian teams can be subject to different national or regional rights.
How can I watch the San Jose Barracuda?
AHLTV on FloHockey carries San Jose Barracuda games this season. You can also listen through the Barracuda website, while select games appear on the Sharks Audio Network when they don't conflict with a Sharks broadcast.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com Contributing Writer Ian McLaren has covered the NHL for nearly two decades and hosts the daily “Locked On Bruins” podcast. He’s followed the Sharks from the Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau contender years through the teardown and into the current Celebrini-led rise, giving him a long view of where this franchise has been and where it’s trying to go.
For this guide, CableTV.com compares the Sharks’ official schedule and broadcast announcements with information from NBC Sports California, the NHL’s national partners, and current in-market and out-of-market streaming services. We review channel assignments and access details as they change. Learn more about our process on our How We Rank page.
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