San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 6, 2026
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 pts- 2:00 PMCT
- 1:00 PMMT
- 12:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe San Jose Sharks visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Sharks arrive at 6-5-1 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Sharks vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 3:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | San Jose Sharks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sharks vs Penguins Start?
The Sharks vs Penguins start time is 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026. That is 2:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Mountain and 12:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:00 PM | Pittsburgh |
| Central (CT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:00 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sharks vs Penguins
San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins is on NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 3:00 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 Pittsburgh and San Jose markets.
Sharks vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sharks and the Penguins meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Dec 6 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sharks and Penguins
The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 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 | |
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Sharks and the Penguins
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 |  Seattle KrakenSEASan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play vs Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on TNT.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHIPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | TNT | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sharks vs Penguins
What time is Sharks vs Penguins on Dec. 6?
3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sharks vs Penguins 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 Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The San Jose Sharks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sharks or the Penguins?
The Sharks. They are 6-5-1 with 13 points, against 5-6-1 and 11 points for the Penguins.
How many times do the Sharks and Penguins play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Sharks vs Penguins 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 Penguins end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 5:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sharks vs Penguins on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the Pittsburgh and San Jose markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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