Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, CA · Home of the San Francisco 49ers and San Jose Earthquakes
Upcoming games
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- Get ticketsLAFC at San Jose EarthquakesSat, Sep 19, 2026 · 4:30 PM PDT
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Levi's Stadium fills early.
Getting there
Levi's Stadium sits in Santa Clara at Tasman Drive and Centennial Boulevard, adjacent to the Great America theme park and the Santa Clara Convention Center. VTA Light Rail's Orange Line stops at the Great America station directly across from the stadium — the easiest transit approach on game days. ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) and Capitol Corridor trains stop at the Great America/Santa Clara Amtrak station on the same complex. Driving in from San Francisco or San Jose uses US-101 to the Great America Parkway exit, or I-880 to Tasman; team-affiliated and adjacent lots ring the stadium, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed at multiple stadium entrances. Confirm bag and entry rules on the 49ers' official site before going.
The neighborhood
Levi's Stadium sits in a Silicon Valley office-park-and-tech-campus district rather than a walkable urban neighborhood — the immediate blocks are Intel, Nvidia, Yahoo, and other tech headquarters, plus the Great America theme park and the convention center. There is essentially no walkable bar-and-restaurant pre-game scene in the immediate stadium area; most fans tailgate in the lots or drive in from downtown San Jose, downtown Mountain View, or the surrounding tech corridors. Levi's Stadium Tour and the 49ers Museum at the stadium are open on non-game days and are worth a stop for football history buffs. Travelers building a wider day can pair the visit with Great America (immediately adjacent), the Computer History Museum in nearby Mountain View, or a downtown San Jose meal.
Where to eat & drink nearby
The stadium's office-park setting means most pre-game food and drink happens a short drive away in downtown Mountain View, downtown Santa Clara, or San Jose. Mission Bar & Grill is a long-running Santa Clara sports-bar option a short drive south. Faultline Brewing in Sunnyvale is a short ride south for a craft-beer pre-game. Ettan in Palo Alto is the destination Indian-Californian sit-down a short drive west. Vesta in Redwood City serves wood-fired pizzas a short drive northwest. Castro Street Mountain View has the densest walkable restaurant strip in the South Bay — a short drive west of the stadium with options across cuisines. San Pedro Square Market is the downtown San Jose food-hall option a short drive south. The tailgate scene in the Levi's lots is the canonical pre-game experience on Sundays — lots typically open hours before kickoff.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive at least 2–3 hours before kickoff for tailgating and to navigate the stadium's parking flow — game-day traffic on Tasman Drive and US-101 stacks up reliably. The east side of the stadium gets brutal afternoon sun and broadcast crews famously avoid those sideline seats during 1:00 PM kickoffs — choose west-side or club-level seating if you want shade. Levi's was designed as one of the most tech-forward stadiums in the NFL, with strong in-bowl Wi-Fi and a deep team-app experience for in-seat food ordering. The 49ers publish current bag policy (clear-bag mandatory) and gate-open times on their official site. Levi's Stadium is a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LX in February 2026, so demand for that window has shaped 2025–26 ticket pricing.
Best games to catch
49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks is the NFC West rivalry that has produced the deepest playoff and regular-season stakes in the post-2010 era. 49ers vs. LA Rams in the California NFC West matchup is the most reliably hard-ticket weekend draw. 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys carries enduring 1990s rivalry weight and consistently prices among the highest single-game tickets when it lands at Levi's. National-spotlight visits from the Chiefs, Eagles, or Lions when the playoff seeds align peak demand. Beyond the 49ers, Levi's Stadium hosts the annual Pac-12 (now CFP-era college football) neutral-site games, major concerts, and is a 2026 FIFA World Cup host with multiple group-stage matches; Super Bowl LX was played at the stadium in February 2026.
What to know
Levi's Stadium opened in August 2014 as the 49ers' move from Candlestick Park in San Francisco, ending a 43-year run at the bayfront stadium and pulling the franchise's home base 40 miles south to Silicon Valley. The naming-rights deal with Levi Strauss & Co. — the San Francisco–headquartered jeans maker — runs through the late 2020s. The stadium was designed to LEED Gold standards (later certified Platinum) and includes one of the largest stadium-roof solar arrays in the NFL. The asymmetrical bowl puts most premium seating on the west side, and the open east end produces the afternoon-sun issues the building is widely known for. Levi's has already hosted Super Bowl 50 (February 2016, Broncos over Panthers) and Super Bowl LX (February 2026), the College Football Playoff National Championship, multiple WrestleMania events, and is one of 16 host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with group-stage and likely knockout matches.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Levi's Stadium?
Gates typically open about 2 hours before kickoff for 49ers games. Parking lots typically open earlier for tailgating. Exact gate-open times shift season to season — check the 49ers' official gates and entry page for the current schedule.
How do I get to Levi's Stadium without a car?
VTA Light Rail's Orange Line stops at the Great America station directly across from the stadium. ACE and Capitol Corridor trains stop at the adjacent Great America/Santa Clara Amtrak station. The 49ers also coordinate match-day rail and bus options publicized on the team site for big games.
Where can I park at Levi's Stadium?
Team-affiliated and adjacent lots ring the stadium. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing, particularly for sellout games and the World Cup matches. Confirm current rates and tailgating rules before driving in.
Is Levi's Stadium hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes — Levi's Stadium is one of 16 host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Group-stage matchups and kickoff times are confirmed on the official FIFA tournament site.
Did Levi's Stadium host the Super Bowl?
Yes — Levi's Stadium hosted Super Bowl 50 in February 2016 (Broncos over Panthers) and Super Bowl LX in February 2026. Both selections reflected the stadium's tech infrastructure and the Bay Area's hosting capacity.
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