San Francisco / Bay AreaWorld Cup 2026

MATCHES

WHAT IS PLAYED HERE

GROUP STAGEJordan, Paraguay/Australia, Qatar/Switzerland group-stage fixtures

KNOCKOUTSMultiple R32 and R16 matches

See the full WC2026 match schedule for exact dates and kickoff times. Visit the tickets guide for how to buy at face value for these fixtures.

GETTING THERE

ARRIVAL & TRANSPORT

SFO, Oakland (OAK), and San Jose (SJC) all serve the region. Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, 50 min south of SF — use the VTA light rail shuttle from Mountain View Caltrain, or drive. From SF, expect 60–90 min match-day traffic.

For intercity travel between San Francisco / Bay Area and other host cities, see the city-to-city travel guide.

WHERE TO STAY

NEIGHBORHOODS

Santa Clara/Sunnyvale for stadium proximity; SF's Hayes Valley or SoMa for urban energy; Oakland for best value with BART access.

For price ranges and booking strategy across all 16 host cities, see the WC2026 accommodation guide. Budget breakdown at what it costs to attend.

FAN ZONES

WHERE FANS GATHER

Expect official fan activations at Civic Center Plaza in SF and in downtown San Jose. Mission District bars will host major-match crowds.

See the complete WC2026 fan zones guide for all 16 cities and what to expect at FIFA Fan Festivals.

LOCAL TIPS

WHAT TO KNOW

Bay Area June/July weather is cooler than you think — Mark Twain's quote applies. Bring layers. BART is fine, Muni is slow, rideshare is expensive. Tipping 18–20%.

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