Host City of FIFA World Cup 2026

San Francisco Bay Area, California

Levi's Stadium · FIFA brand: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

6 matchesSat, Jun 13, 2026 – Wed, Jul 1, 2026Capacity ~68,500

Match Schedule

All matches at Levi's Stadium. Kickoff times shown in local venue time where confirmed; otherwise listed as TBD pending FIFA broadcast windows.

DateRoundMatchKickoffTickets
Sat, Jun 13, 2026Group StageQatar vs Switzerland12:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Tue, Jun 16, 2026Group StageAustria vs Jordan9:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Fri, Jun 19, 2026Group StageUEFA Play-off C Winner vs Paraguay9:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Mon, Jun 22, 2026Group StageJordan vs Algeria8:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Thu, Jun 25, 2026Group StageAustralia vs Paraguay7:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Wed, Jul 1, 2026Round of 32Group D Winner vs Third Place from Group B / E / F / I / JTBDGet Tickets →

Match 31's listed home side is the winner of UEFA Play-off C. The Round of 32 kickoff time has not yet been published by FIFA.

Stadium & Travel

Stadium
Levi's Stadium (FIFA brand: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)
Capacity
~68,500
Nearest major airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Getting to the stadium
Santa Clara VTA light rail stops at Great America station, directly across from Levi's Stadium. San Francisco International (SFO) is about 40 miles north; Mineta San Jose International (SJC) is the closer airport at roughly 4 miles.
Official info
FIFA host city page

Levi's Stadium, officially branded San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for the 2026 tournament, sits in Santa Clara — roughly 40 miles south of downtown San Francisco — and is the home of the San Francisco 49ers.

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About San Francisco Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, including a Round of 32 knockout on July 1. Five group-stage games feature Switzerland, Austria, Paraguay, Jordan and Algeria. The venue sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, served by VTA light rail and within reach of both San Francisco and San Jose.

Golden Gate Bridge

The 1.7-mile Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the entrance to San Francisco Bay — one of the most photographed landmarks in the world.

California's Great America

A major amusement park directly beside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, with roller coasters and a water park.

The Tech Interactive

A hands-on science and technology museum in downtown San Jose, fitting for the capital of Silicon Valley.

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