Voters narrowly approved local taxes for the arena in 1988, and the NHL granted San Jose a team in 1991. The Sharks played their first two seasons at the Cow Palace before moving in. The arena has carried the names San Jose Arena, Compaq Center, HP Pavilion and, since 2013, SAP Center.
Questions people ask
Why is it called the Shark Tank?
It is the home of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks.
How long will the Sharks stay?
An extension announced in 2025 keeps them at the arena until 2051.