San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals 3 Dec 2025

There are over 6,000 parking spaces within a ½-mile radius of the SAP Center. Approximately 1,500 spaces are located on-site in the large parking lot next to the building (ABC Lot) with entry from either Santa Clara or Julian Streets. There are another 500 spaces in the lots less than one block off Santa Clara Street at Autumn, Montgomery, and Cahill Streets. Parking lots typically open 2.5 hours before the start of an event. The most common lots in which you can purchase parking are:

Accessible parking is located in SAP Center’s Lot A (in ABC Lot). Nearby curb cuts provide easy access for wheelchair users. There is accessible parking available in Lot D. Guests may utilise the public crosswalks to access SAP Center. In order to park in one of the designated spaces, you must have a disabled plate or placard. Standard parking rates apply for parking in disabled parking spaces.

There are multiple passenger & ride-share pick-up zones located near SAP Center. These areas include Stockton Ave, Cahill Street, and Almaden Blvd. To avoid road closures, it is recommended that drivers leave plenty of time.

SAP Center provides accessible drop-off areas located on Montgomery Street, Barack Obama Blvd, Cahill Street, and Montgomery/St. John Street. Guests with disabilities may be dropped off and picked up at the North Entrance curb which is in Lot B. Inform the parking attendant that you are dropping off only and you will be given access to the parking lot. Guests with disabilities can be picked up at the North Entrance curb.

The VTA (Valley Transit Authority) buses services Diridon Station which is a 322 m (4 min) walk from the venue.

Bus and Shuttle parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is granted from the entrance of Autumn Street & St. John Street only.

There are great train links via nearby Diridon Station which is only a 322 m (4 min) walk from the venue. The following services stop at the station:

• The VTA (Valley Transit Authority) Vasona Light Rail - connects Campbell to SAP Center at San Jose and beyond to downtown, north to Mountain View, and south to Santa Teresa
• Caltrain - Diridon Station going north to the Peninsula and San Francisco and south to Gilroy
• ACE Train - the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) train service carries passengers to San Jose’s Diridon Station from Stockton, Tracy, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, and Santa Clara
• Capitol Corridor - from Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, Davis, Suisun/Fairfield, Martinez, Richmond, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward, and Fremont/Centerville

Guests are encouraged to cycle to SAP Center as the venue provides a secure location to park bicycles. Complimentary bike parking is available on Autumn Street. All bikes are monitored by an attendant 1 hour prior to when doors open. Bikes will be left unattended 30 minutes after the end of the event. Please provide your own locking mechanism.

As the arena is centrally located in San Jose, there is plenty to see and do within walking distance. Right next to the SAP Center is Arena Green West, a park sitting on the Guadalupe River with a carousel and playgrounds. Downtown San Jose and San Jose State University are just a 1.0 km (12 min) walk away with these areas featuring an array of restaurants, bars, shops, and sights.