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Sports weekends in San Jose

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SportCation IndexGrade D58.0/100Rank #23 of 53
Index detail and methodology

Statistical Tier 17 · Simulated rank range #21–#25. The score combines published city-wide sports-weekend measurements; it is not a personalized trip estimate.

Stadium Sprawl1.8 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$150Sports Wknd / Night
2-Game Ticket Pair$123Median, est. incl. fees.
Peak Stack Weekend
Oct 30, 20262 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for San Jose. Start with SAP Center and PayPal Park for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how San Jose stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NHL, MLSMajor venues: 2Next best weekend: Oct 31Walkable core: Downtown San Jose / St. Leo's / Diridon Station Area / The Alameda

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San Jose

NHLMLSNCAAF

Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks

SAP Center · Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM PDT

Real Salt Lake at San Jose Earthquakes

PayPal Park · Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD

New Mexico at San José State

CEFCU Stadium · Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD

Estimated trip cost US$367.50 per person

Party estimate US$735 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$590 · Hotel for party US$145

2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Venues

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SAP Center

0.0 mi straight-line from SAP Center
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MLS

PayPal Park

1.8 mi straight-line from SAP Center
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Getting around San Jose

San Jose, a prominent city in Silicon Valley, is a world-class destination known for its technology, diverse culture, and passion for sports. It is home to professional sports teams such as the San Jose Sharks (NHL), San Jose Earthquakes (MLS), and Bay FC (NWSL). The city offers a variety of attractions, including cultural districts like Japantown and shopping/dining areas like Santana Row.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from SAP Center. Open a guide for transit, bags, and rideshare.

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Venue details

  • Capacity: 19,190Opened: 1993Tenants: San Jose SharksWikipedia
  • Capacity: 18,000Opened: 2015Architect: 360 ArchitectureTenants: Bay FC, San Jose EarthquakesWikipedia

Teams

Every pro team in San Jose. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

San Jose SharksNHL · SAP Center
San Jose EarthquakesMLS · PayPal Park

Location pulse

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Where to stay

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Downtown San Jose

Downtown San Jose is the city's vibrant cultural and entertainment hub, offering a lively atmosphere with numerous restaurants, bars, and attractions like the San Pedro Square Market.

Transit:
The neighborhood boasts excellent public transit with multiple VTA Light Rail lines (Green and Blue lines) and numerous VTA bus routes.
Venues:
SAP Center, Provident Credit Union Event Center (SJSU), CEFCU Stadium
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St. Leo's / Diridon Station Area / The Alameda

This area, encompassing St.

Transit:
San Jose Diridon Station is a major intermodal transit center, providing access to Caltrain, ACE, Amtrak, VTA Light Rail (Green and Blue lines), and numerous VTA bus lines (e.
Venues:
SAP Center, Levi's Stadium
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North San Jose

North San Jose is a modern and fast-paced area, known as a tech center, but also offering convenience for daily needs.

Transit:
The VTA Route 60 bus line directly serves PayPal Park from the SJC Airport terminals.
Venues:
PayPal Park, Levi's Stadium
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Naglee Park / San Jose State University Area

Naglee Park offers a blend of historic charm with modern convenience and a youthful energy due to its proximity to San Jose State University.

Transit:
The area is a short walk (5-10 minutes) to VTA light rail stops on Santa Clara Street, providing connections to other parts of San Jose.
Venues:
Provident Credit Union Event Center (SJSU), CEFCU Stadium, Excite Ballpark
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Explore San Jose combo weekends

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NHL + MLS

Or pair two San Jose home teams the same weekend:

San Jose Earthquakes + Sharks

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