Saturday, November 23: Jumbo Fest, Retirement Ceremony #19 and Retirement Game #19

Outside the SAP Center (free and open to the public)

• 11:00 – 14:00: Jumbo Fest
• 12:15-13:30: Teal Carpet Alumni Arrivals

Inside the SAP Center

• 12:45 p.m.: Early bird doors open at Sharks365
• 13:00: General doors open
• 14:30: Retirement ceremony #19 begins
• 17:00: Game time

Tickets: Buy here

Arrive early to enjoy all the festivities and ensure your seat. for a historic ceremony! Fans can join “Jumbo Fest” taking place on Barack Obama Blvd. outside the SAP Center from 11:00pm to 2:00pm, The Sharks will host a pre-game street rally featuring VIP Teal Carpet arrivals hosted by Danny Miller and Emily Harlan, partner booths, Sharks merchandise, food trucks and many others. Fans can take a photo with several Joe Thornton themed backdrops and see some of his career collages, memorabilia and memorabilia and pick up a Jumbo Joe themed beard to wear in celebration of his retirement (beards are limited available stock).

As fans make their way to the SAP Center for the game against the Buffalo Sabres, all fans will receive a Joe Thornton “Magic Puck” that will unfold to reveal images of Joe Thornton throughout his Sharks years. Fans can also check out their uniform on display at the South Bar and enjoy specialty cocktails and food offerings, all themed for Jumbo’s big night. Special edition gear and memorabilia collection commemorating this historic occasion will be available at the Sharks Pro Shop and sharksproshop.com.

The week-long festivities culminate in the most awaited moment – ​​the official retirement ceremony no. 19, which takes place before the match. In front of an arena full of fans, family, friends and teammates, Joe Thornton’s iconic #19 will be permanently enshrined, ensuring his legacy will live on forever in the hearts of Sharks fans who witnessed his greatness.