The team was coached by Darren Arbet and played their home games at HP Pavilion at San Jose.
After finishing the regular season with a 12–6 record, the SaberCats qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the conference semifinals to the Arizona Rattlers, 48–51.
y - Clinched division x - Clinched playoff berth The SaberCats began the season at home against the Arizona Rattlers on March 10.
They hosted the Iowa Barnstormers on July 14, in their final regular season game.
[1] Fullbacks Wide receivers Defensive linemen Linebackers Defensive backs Kickers League suspension Recallable reassignment Refuse to report Other league exempt Inactive Reserve Rookies in italics Roster updated July 26, 2012 23 Active, 12 Inactive