Sharks selected to host festivities for second time
January 27, 2018
TAMPA — The National Hockey League today announced the selection of the San Jose Sharks, SAP Center and the city of San Jose as hosts of the 2019 National Hockey League All-Star Weekend. The League’s mid-season showcase will take place Jan. 25-27, 2019, and will include the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on Saturday, Jan. 26 and the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, Jan. 27.
“All-Star Weekend brings the NHL family together in celebration of our sport. Our players, our teams, our fans and our partners gather around a number of very special events and activities, and our host city steps into a bright world-wide spotlight,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “In 2019, our stars will display their skills and the City of San Jose, the SAP Center at San Jose and the Sharks will showcase their hospitality. We’re looking forward to a terrific All-Star Weekend in San Jose”.
The 2019 NHL All-Star Game will be the second time NHL All-Star activities will take place in San Jose. The Sharks previously hosted the NHL All-Star Game in 1997. Further details on the 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend, including ticket information, special events and television broadcasting information will be released at a later date.