2026 Soccer
World Cup
Santa Clara, CA
Your local guide to six FIFA World Cup 26 matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara — hotels, tickets, transit, Bay Area fan zones, and insider tips from someone who actually lives here.
- Matches
- 6
- Window
- Jun 13 – Jul 1
- Capacity
- 68,500
The schedule
Six matches. One stadium.
Eighteen days.
Every World Cup 2026 match at Levi’s Stadium — group stage openers, Middle Eastern rivalries, and the first knockout fixture the Bay Area has ever hosted.
Sat, Jun 13 · 12:00 PM PT
Group B · Group Stage
Qatar
QAT
vs
Switzerland
SUI
Tue, Jun 16 · 9:00 PM PT
Group J · Group Stage
Austria
AUT
vs
Jordan
JOR
Fri, Jun 19 · 9:00 PM PT
Group D · Group Stage
Playoff Winner
vs
Paraguay
PAR
Mon, Jun 22 · 8:00 PM PT
Group J · Group Stage
Jordan
JOR
vs
Algeria
ALG
Thu, Jun 25 · 7:00 PM PT
Group D · Group Stage
Paraguay
PAR
vs
Australia
AUS
Wed, Jul 1 · 5:00 PM PT
Round of 32 · Knockout
Group D Winner
vs
3rd Place Qualifier
Plan every detail
Everything you need, locally written.
Each guide is written by a Bay Area local — no generic travel-blog fluff, no affiliate farms, no out-of-date restaurant lists.
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Where to Stay
Santa Clara, SJ, SF hotels + VIP advisor perks.
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Stadium Guide
Entry gates, bag policy, Levi's survival tips.
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Getting Here
BART, Caltrain, VTA, driving, rideshare.
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Restaurants
By cuisine, by neighborhood, by team.
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Fan Zones
FIFA Fan Festival + best soccer bars.
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Things to Do
Golden Gate, Napa, Monterey, Silicon Valley.
Read guideOfficial & local resources
Everything from the source.
We link out to the authoritative sites so you always get the freshest info. Fan zones, city-run events, transit schedules, and official tournament updates — bookmarked for you.
Tournament
Official sources.
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Official
Match schedule, host cities, tournament info.
SF Bay Area Host Committee · Official
Fan zones, watch parties, cross-Bay events.
BAHC Live! Fan Zones & watch parties
BAHC Live! Fan Zones & official watch parties.
Levi's Stadium · Official
Venue events, parking, A-Z guest guide.
Bay Area tourism
Local visitor bureaus.
Discover Santa Clara · Official tourism
Local attractions, hotels, Global Games Food Trail.
SJ26 · San José 2026 official host city
San José fan festivals & community events.
SF.gov · World Cup 2026 SF Bay Area
San Francisco city resources & watch parties.
City of Santa Clara · World Cup 2026
City of Santa Clara event info & city services.
Transit & airports
Getting around.
Caltrain
SF ↔ Santa Clara commuter rail.
VTA (Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority)
VTA Light Rail — direct to the stadium stop.
BART
East Bay + SFO access.
San Francisco Intl. (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport.
San José Mineta (SJC)
San José Mineta Airport (closest to stadium).
Oakland Intl. (OAK)
Oakland International Airport.
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Frequently asked
The short answers.
People ask us the same things about the 2026 Soccer World Cup in Santa Clara. Here they are, answered.
- How many 2026 Soccer World Cup matches are at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara?
- Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California hosts six FIFA World Cup 26 matches: five group-stage games and one Round of 32 knockout, from June 13 to July 1, 2026.
- What matches are played at Levi's Stadium for the 2026 Soccer World Cup?
- Qatar vs Switzerland (Jun 13), Austria vs Jordan (Jun 16), Playoff Winner vs Paraguay (Jun 19), Jordan vs Algeria (Jun 22), Paraguay vs Australia (Jun 25), and a Round of 32 knockout match (Jul 1).
- Where is Levi's Stadium and how do I get there?
- Levi's Stadium is at 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054 — 45–60 minutes south of San Francisco. Best match-day transit from SF is Caltrain + VTA Light Rail; from San José, VTA direct to the Great America station is a 10-minute walk to the gates.
- How do I buy 2026 Soccer World Cup Santa Clara tickets?
- Tickets are sold through FIFA's official site (fifa.com) and authorized resale marketplaces — StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Avoid Facebook Marketplace and unverified sellers; FIFA e-tickets only transfer via the official FIFA app.
- How much do World Cup 2026 Santa Clara tickets cost?
- Group-stage openers are trending $180–$450 on resale, with the Round of 32 knockout match at Levi's Stadium running $400–$900+ for central seats. Group-stage evening games are softer — often $140–$350.
- What fan zones and watch parties are happening in the Bay Area?
- The SF Bay Area Host Committee runs BAHC Live! Fan Zones with giant screens, live entertainment, and international food — plus local watch parties at bars across San Francisco, San José, and Santa Clara. Details live at sfbayareafwc26.com/fan-experiences.
- Where should I stay for the Soccer World Cup in Santa Clara?
- Santa Clara (5–15 min walk/drive to the stadium) is most convenient. San José (15–25 min) has more hotels and nightlife. San Francisco (45–60 min) is best if you want a city-plus-match trip. Book at least 60 days out — host-city hotels historically sell out 2–3 months before kickoff.
- When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?
- The tournament runs June 11–July 19, 2026, across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Matches at Levi's Stadium begin June 13, 2026 with Qatar vs Switzerland at 12:00 PM PT.
- Is Levi's Stadium in San Francisco or Santa Clara?
- Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, California — about 45 miles south of downtown San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley. It's the FIFA-designated host venue representing the San Francisco Bay Area.
- What airports should I fly into for Levi's Stadium?
- SJC (San José Mineta, 15 min to the stadium) is closest. SFO (San Francisco International, 30–50 min) has the most international flights. OAK (Oakland, 45–60 min) is often the cheapest option.