San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames, Dec. 29, 2026
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Calgary Flames4-6-0, 8 ptsThe San Jose Sharks visit the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Sharks arrive at 6-5-1 and the Flames at 4-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Sharks vs Flames Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
| Matchup | San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary |
| Home team | Calgary Flames (Calgary, United States) |
| Away team | San Jose Sharks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sharks vs Flames Start?
The Sharks vs Flames start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | Calgary |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sharks vs Flames
San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames is on NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Calgary and San Jose markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Sharks vs Flames in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sharks and the Flames meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | Calgary FlamesCGYSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Nov 17 | Calgary FlamesCGYSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 29 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Jan 14 | San Jose SharksSJSCalgary FlamesCGY | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sharks and Flames
The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Flames are 4-6-0, 6th in the Pacific with 8 points and 4-6-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT | |
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 8 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 23 | 39 | W3 | 4-6-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Sharks and the Flames
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 at 4:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA, NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHISan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA, NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
Calgary Flames
The Flames next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGCalgary FlamesCGY | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sharks vs Flames
What time is Sharks vs Flames on Dec. 29?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sharks vs Flames on?
The game is on NBC Sports BA. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Sharks vs Flames being played?
At Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, home of the Calgary Flames. The San Jose Sharks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sharks or the Flames?
The Sharks. They are 6-5-1 with 13 points, against 4-6-0 and 8 points for the Flames.
How many times do the Sharks and Flames play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Sharks vs Flames count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Sharks vs Flames end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sharks vs Flames on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the Calgary and San Jose markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)