San Francisco Bay Area, California is one of the 11 US host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with all matches played at Levi's Stadium. The venue will host 6 matches.
- Stadium
- Levi's Stadium
- Capacity
- 68,500 seats
- State
- California (CA)
- NFL tenant
- San Francisco 49ers
- Matches
- 6 (includes knockout round)
About Levi's Stadium
Located in Santa Clara — 45 miles south of San Francisco.
Getting to San Francisco Bay Area
- Airports: San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), or Oakland (OAK).
- Public transit: VTA light rail stops at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara (45 miles south of San Francisco).
- Walking distance: Santana Row shopping (3 miles), Great America theme park (adjacent).
What to know about California
California has the USPS abbreviation CA. Learn more about California on our state page.
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How many matches will San Francisco Bay Area host?
San Francisco Bay Area hosts 6 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all at Levi's Stadium.
What stadium will San Francisco Bay Area use?
Levi's Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL). Capacity: 68,500.
What state is San Francisco Bay Area in?
San Francisco Bay Area is in California (USPS code: CA).