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How to Watch the San Jose Sharks
Full-season estimate: $913/season ($101/mo)
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San Jose Sharks
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YouTube TV + HBO Max Standard
Start with YouTube TV and HBO Max Standard for San Jose Sharks fans in San Francisco. Budget about $913/season ($101/month) once local and national windows are included.
Showing the San Francisco home-market baseline. Customize by ZIP for your market.
Season
$913
Monthly
$101
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Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated Oct 5, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharks at StarsNHL | 8:00 PM EDT | ESPN Select | |
Sharks at BluesNHL | 8:00 PM EDT | Disney+ | |
Oilers at SharksNHL | 4:00 PM EDT | ESPN Select | |
Bruins at SharksNHL | 11:00 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Sharks at PredatorsNHL | 8:00 PM EDT | ESPN Select | |
Sharks at Red WingsNHL | 7:00 PM EDT | ESPN Select |
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Percentile
20%
more expensive than 20% of teams
NHL Rank
#23/32
most expensive
NHL Avg
$101/mo
$5 below avg
NHL streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + HBO Max Standard
Complete coverage in the model, but about $63/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$108
Season
$976
Sling Blue
Sling Blue + GIANTS.TV + HBO Max Standard
Complete coverage in the model, but about $75/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$110
Season
$988
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + GIANTS.TV + HBO Max Standard
Complete coverage in the model, but about $210/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$125
Season
$1,123
Recommended stack details
Base package
YouTube TV
Covers the national windows that still matter for San Jose Sharks fans in San Francisco.
Estimated cost
$82.99/mo
Add-on
HBO Max Standard
NHL on TNT / Max
Live sports are included with Standard and Premium plans.
Estimated cost
$18.49/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and a few other non-essential extras.
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This page starts from the San Francisco home-market baseline. Use the calculator if you live elsewhere, follow a second team, or want the ZIP-level answer.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the San Jose Sharks game on tonight?
- Tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars game starts at 8:00 PM EDT on ESPN Select.
- What time is the San Jose Sharks game tonight?
- Tonight's San Jose Sharks game starts at 8:00 PM EDT.
- Is tonight's San Jose Sharks game free to watch?
- No. Tonight's San Jose Sharks game airs on ESPN Select, which requires a subscription.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- This guide uses SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE as a stable home-market baseline. Customize by ZIP for another local TV market.
- NHL coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.