WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY TRUE VET
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sharks take on the Vegas Knight Hawks for their home opener in the Shark Tank at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena this Sunday, April 6th. Here's everything you need to know:
KICKOFF TIME
Kickoff will be at 6 PM! Doors will open one hour prior at 5 PM. The event is expected to last for approximately three hours.
RALLY TOWEL GIVEAWAY
The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a FREE 15th season rally towel courtesy of Rolland Reash Plumbing
Al's Riverside Home Game Pregame Special
Visit Al's Pizza Riverside location before the game and enjoy $3 draft beers and house wines! $8 (5 wings/half order) and $15 (10 wings/full order) pregame special!
The Village, presented by Florida Blue, aka Shark Fest
The Village, presented by Florida Blue, starts at 4:00 p.m. Come join in on the fun for all ages, both kids and adults. Live DJ, fun games, plus local businesses from the Jacksonville area. Are you interested in setting up a table and advertising with the Sharks? It's a great opportunity to showcase your products and services to our diverse audience. Call David Diana at 904-621-0700 ext. 717 to learn more about becoming a Jaws Partner. Join us for a fun time at SharkFest.
Face Painting
Parents make sure to visit the face painting booth at Shark Fest and in the main concourse! Face painting brought to you by Milu Rodriguez Art!
50/50 Raffle
ALL PROCEEDS from this raffle will be donated by the Sharks Foundation to Fourth and Gold to fund research for new and effective treatments for childhood cancer in honor of our "Lion" Leo Stevenson. Purchase tickets here! https://shorturl.at/YCTCd??
2025 Season Ticket
Shark Nation 2025 season tickets are now on sale! It's our 15th season and we want to make it a BIG one! We appreciate all your support and hope you will be a part of Shark nation this season! Give our ticket team a call at 904-621-0700 to get locked in for the 2025 season!
Mobile Game Program
Enjoy the free Shark Mobile Program by scanning the QR codes on our Mobile Game Program signs throughout the arena. You can also see previous Mobile Game Programs from this season by visiting jaxsharks.com/sports/2023/9/19/shark-bites.aspx
Shark Nation Membership Gift Pick-Up
If you're a proud member of the Sharks Nation, we have a special gift(s) for you ! In honor of our 15th season, our gift(s) this year will be per seat and not per account! For each seat purchased you will receive a 15th anniversary logo Hat, Sharks commemorative 15th season Rally towel, LED foam stick, Shark Nation Member sticker and a commemorative 15th season tote bag. If you haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, visit us at the information booth located in the cave behind section 100! It's our way of saying thank you for your support!
MERCHANDISE STORE NEW LOCATION
The merchandise store has a new location! Make sure to stop by our merch stand now located behind section 100!
Front Row Fans Badges
Hey, Front Row Fans! We have exciting news! We have brought back the post-game early field access badges! You will still have to wait until the dashers are out and steps have been placed on the field and the tables have been set up before accessing the field. You CANNOT jump over the dashers, even with your front-row badge. PLEASE BE PATIENT! YOU WILL STILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE FIELD BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE! To pick up your badge, please visit the information table located behind section 100 of the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena this Sunday, April 6th. A Sharks representative will be there until halftime.
Rolland Reash Plumbing Fling a Football
Mini footballs will be available for purchase at Shark Fest! 6 footballs for $5! The prize is $100 in Shark bucks. All you have to do is fling your football and the closet to the center of the target WINS! Each week's Fling a football winner will be brought back to the last regular season home game for a chance to win $25,000 cash!!
Replica Fan Jersey Pick Up
If you pre-ordered a replica fan jersey and selected to pick it up at our home opener, you can get your jersey at the merchandise store located in section 100! Go to the register and tell them you're picking up your pre-ordered jersey!
Replica Fan Jerseys NOW AVAILABLE
Replica fan jerseys are back! Visit the merch stand in its new location behind section 100 to get your Sharks jersey! Customization is available for an additional cost! Order a custom jersey and pick it up the next quarter!
Attack Dance Team Calendars On Sale Now
Get Your 2025-2026 Attack Dance Team Calendar now! Visit the Attack Dance Team before the game to get your own Attack Dance Team Calendar on sale now for $15. Bring your calendar to the post-game autograph session with the Attack to get each team member to sign their month!
Halftime
Enjoy a performance by the Attack Dance Team featuring the Tiny Tiaras. Make sure to stick around for the GIRL POWER Flag Football game.
Postgame Autograph Session Sponsored by Showtime Sports Cards and Collectibles
Meet the Sharks Players, Coaches, Dance Team, and Mascots after the game on the field for our post-game autograph session. The session will take place on the field, near the 50-yard line. Don't miss your chance to go one on one with your favorite Sharks.
WHATABURGER DEUCE
If the Jacksonville Sharks kick the ball through the uprights on a kickoff, it's called a "Deuce" and is worth two points. Whataburger will give one lucky row a chance each quarter to win a FREE BURGER coupon when a deuce is made. The winner will be announced on the big screen and a Whataburger representative will come to your seat to deliver the coupon.
Island Wing 40!
If the Sharks score 40 points or more in the game, you score five free wings with a food purchase of $15 or more! The offer is valid at both Island Wing Jacksonville locations. Sunday afternoon through Tuesday's filming of Shark Bites at 7 PM! This offer is brought to you by Island Wing Co.
Al's P.A.T Promotion
If the Sharks make five P.A.T.S in the game, you score a BOGO pizza coupon from Al's Pizza. The offer is valid at any Al's Pizza Northeast Florida location. Coupons will be available on the Sharks social media platforms following the game.
Cinotti's Bakery
Sharks Fans, show your shark ticket from tonight's game to Cinotti's this week and receive a FREE cupcake! Visit Cinotti's. They now have 3 locations: 1523 Pennman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, 1717 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, and 100 Lavilla Center Drive, Jacksonville, FL Not valid in the arena
Arena Club/Reef and Cove Suites Buffet Menu
Drink Specials: Sharknado $19 - Served in Mason Jar with Swimming Shark Gummies @ bar locations.
Reef & Cove Menu: Fan Favorite
Popcorn
Kettle chips with French onion dop
SAVOR…. Signature Salad
Mixed green | craisin | feta cheese | glazed pecan | champagne vinaigrette
Cheese curd
Marinara | sriracha aioli
Chicken tender
Ranch | bbq | honey mustard | sweet chili
All American Slider
American cheese | caramelized onion
Caramel apple pie
Arena Club Buffet:
BBQ Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
monterey pepperjack | coleslaw | homemade BBQ chips.
Cost: $20
About the Jacksonville Sharks
The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The 4X Champions play all their home games on True Vet Field at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Sharks Season tickets for the 2025 season are now available. To become a Shark Nation member or for more information please call (904) 621-0700 or visit https://www.jaxsharks.com/shark-nation-memberships. Follow the Sharks on Facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on X and Instagram @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.
