As a NHL fan watching San Jose Sharks games, there are several ways to catch all the action live. Here are the important details for following every Sharks matchup this season.

In a hurry? Local San Jose Sharks fans can watch most games on NBC Sports NBC Sports California. You can also watch from these streaming services:

Fubo

Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

DIRECTV STREAM

The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans with its Choice Plan! New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

Hulu Live

Get 95+ live TV channels along with the Hulu Bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+! Try it today with a free trial.

Why You Need a VPN Today

However, first you need a VPN to unblock US streaming services from . Our favourite is ExpressVPN. It’s definitely not the cheapest option at $4.99/month, but it just works – and across all your devices.

They have servers in 25+ US cities/states and 105 countries, which unblock access to premium streaming platforms available only in the US, as well as free “on demand” TV services worldwide.

You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

Hotdog users get three months free at ExpressVPN, so it’s a “no-brainer” for us. Decide for yourself with their 30 day money-back guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

Table Of Contents

1 Channels to Watch San Jose Sharks Games
2 Streaming All the San Jose Sharks Games
3 Alternative Streaming Options
4 Devices to Livestream Chicago Blackhawks Games
5 Wrapping Up

Founded in 1991, the San Jose Sharks is a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. They play their home games at SAP Center in San Jose (the Shark Tank).

The Sharks have made it to the Stanley Cup Finals once, in 2016, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sharks are a developing team worth watching as they try to qualify for the playoffs.

Channels to Watch San Jose Sharks Games

Fans within San Jose Sharks’ local market can watch most of the games including preseason and regular season on NBC Sports California.

Postseason games will be nationally televised on major networks such as NBC or ESPN.

This week’s games:

Date	Time (ET)	Teams
Sat Dec 14	10:00 pm	Utah Hockey Club vs San Jose Sharks
Tue Dec 17	10:30 pm	Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks
Thu Dec 19	10:30 pm	Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks

Streaming All the San Jose Sharks Games

To watch Sharks games will depend on your location. For those living within the Bay Area you can catch most of the games on NBC Sports California.

Out-of-market fans can watch the Sharks games will need to subscribe to ESPN+.

Here’s a detailed look at streaming services that you’ll need.

Stream Sharks Games with Fubo

Fubo gives you access to NBC Sports California and other RSNs. In addition, you get other sports channels such as ABC, ESPN, and FS1 giving you access to other sports.

Fubo is a sports-focused package with 130+ channels priced at $94.98/month. It also comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous connection of 10 screens at home and 2 away.

Get all the details in our Fubo review.

Watch San Jose Sharks Games with DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan gives you 100+ channels for $114.99/month. With this plan, you get NBC Sports California and other sports channels including NBC Sports Bay Area, ROOT Sports, ESPN, and TNT giving you access to sports action worldwide.

Get DIRECTV STREAM Free Trial

DIRECTV STREAM allows connection to unlimited devices at home and three away. You also get unlimited cloud DVR with 9-month storage.

Get all the details you require in our DIRECTV STREAM review.

Get San Jose Sharks Games with Hulu + Live

Hulu + Live is the best option for watching San Jose Sharks games as it offers NBC Sports California and ESPN+. It is a cheaper option priced at $82.99/month.

Get Hulu + Live TV Free

It offers 85+ other channels for your entertainment. This includes Disney+.

Read more details in our Hulu + Live review.

Alternative Streaming Options

You can check out YouTube TV as an alternative to Hulu + Live as it offers a similar channel lineup including ESPN+.

Sling TV’s Orange plan also covers many nationally televised games and it’s priced at $40.00/month.

Devices to Livestream Chicago Blackhawks Games

All the streaming services — Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN+ — support most devices. These include:

Amazon Fire TV
Android Mobile
Android TV-based smart TVs
Apple TV
Chromecast

iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Roku
Samsung smart TVs
Web Browsers

Wrapping Up

To catch all San Jose Sharks games you’ll need ESPN+ and NBC Sports Carlifornia. These channels can be found with Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu + Live.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.