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BID NOW!Sampling with the Sharks presented by Marsh McLennan Agency
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Hayes Mansion | 200 Edenvale Ave, San Jose
5:00pm - 6:00pm Pre-Party (separately ticketed) SOLD OUT
6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Event SOLD OUT
Presented by Marsh McLennan Agency, Sampling with the Sharks is the Sharks Foundation's signature fundraising event of the season. Attendees of this semiformal, 21+ experience enjoy a selection of the finest wines from throughout Northern California and a catered dinner alongside San Jose Sharks players, coaches, broadcasters and alumni.
New this year, a limited number of guests can purchase Pre-Party tickets to enjoy additional time with Sharks VIPs and exclusive wine and cocktails available only during this experience. (SOLD OUT)
Net proceeds from Sampling with the Sharks benefit the Sharks Foundation and its mission to empower youth through education and wellness programs while advancing equitable access to hockey for all.
Sampling with the Sharks Silent Auction powered by Ticketmaster opens Wednesday, February 18 at 12pm and closes Saturday, February 21 at 7pm!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsor:
Auction Sponsor:
Dinner Sponsors:
Andy & Heather Steingruebl
Laura & Rob Tsuk
Alice Robertson
Joby Aviation
Casino M8trix
Hotel de Anza
Sharks Tables:
Stroups & Friends
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Hoge Fenton
Strategy Law, LLP
Nolan & Kunde Families
IUOE Stationary Engineers Local 39
Rudy and Bev Staedler
Thank you to our participating wineries!
Thank you to our event partners!
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The Sharks Foundation empowers youth through education and wellness programs while advancing equitable access to hockey for all. The Sharks Foundation envisions a future where every young person in the Bay Area has access to quality education, essential wellness resources, and opportunities to engage with and grow through the game of hockey.
Since 1994, the Sharks Foundation has invested more than $21 million in Bay Area nonprofits - improving the lives of millions of children and families.
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