San Jose Sharks to Open 2018-19 Season Wednesday, October 3 at SAP Center

SAN JOSE, CA - The San Jose Sharks (

Between 5 -5:30 p.m., fans in downtown San Jose are encouraged to assemble at San Pedro Square with Sharks In-Arena Host Jon Root (

) and the Pepsi Tank Patrol to begin a fan march that will head west on Santa Clara Street to SAP Center in time for SAP Center doors to open .
Pregame entertainment will feature an enhanced multi-media opening show using the new arena LED lighting system and other elements never used before in a Sharks pregame show. Fans will also see the newest Sharks player, two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson (

), skate out of the Shark Head for his first regular season game. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by no later than 7:15 p.m. to not miss any of the pregame show and other in-arena entertainment.
Due to a large number of fans attending Opening Night, it is recommended that event attendees arrive early. Doors to SAP Center open at 5:45 p.m. for Sharks365 Ticket Holders and 6 p.m. to the general public.
Plans for both the street rally and fan march are subject to change and are weather-permitting. Up-to-date information will be available at
www.sjsharks.com
.