FIFA World Cup 2026 in San Francisco

Everything fans need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 in San Francisco, United States — 5 group-stage matches at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara CA) (71,000 capacity), travel, tickets, and local logistics.

Quick Facts

City: San Francisco, United States

Stadium: Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara CA)

Capacity: 71,000

Region: Western

Time zone: UTC-7

Group-stage matches at Levi's Stadium: 5

Home of NFL 49ers. Hosts matches from Groups B, D, J.

Matches at Levi's Stadium

  1. Sat Jun 13, 12:00 local — Qatar vs Switzerland — Group B, Matchday 1 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  2. Tue Jun 16, 21:00 local — Austria vs Jordan — Group J, Matchday 1 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  3. Fri Jun 19, 20:00 local — Turkey vs Paraguay — Group D, Matchday 2 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  4. Mon Jun 22, 20:00 local — Jordan vs Algeria — Group J, Matchday 2 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  5. Thu Jun 25, 19:00 local — Paraguay vs Australia — Group D, Matchday 3 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in San Francisco brings world-class football to United States. Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara CA) hosts multiple matches across the group stage and possibly into the knockouts. With 71,000 seats and full FIFA-standard facilities, Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara CA) is one of the 16 official venues for the 48-team tournament.

About Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara CA)

Home of NFL 49ers. Hosts matches from Groups B, D, J.

Match Times in San Francisco

San Francisco operates in UTC-7. Match kickoff times at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara CA) fall in standard local time for San Francisco — typically afternoon to evening for the majority of games. Fans traveling from other time zones can use our Kickoff Time Converter to see exact times in their home timezone and download the schedule to their calendar.

Tickets for Matches in San Francisco

Match tickets for Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara CA) are sold exclusively through FIFA's official ticket platform at FIFA.com/tickets. Pricing ranges from approximately 60 USD (Category 4, cheapest) to over 800 USD (Category 1, group stage) and 1,000-6,000+ USD for knockout-stage premium seats. Hospitality packages with food, drinks, and premium seating cost 3,500-20,000 USD per match. Avoid third-party resellers — only FIFA's official resale platform is sanctioned.

Travel and Accommodation for Fans

For fan tourists visiting San Francisco, accommodation prices typically rise 2-3× during match weeks. Book hotels and rentals at least 90 days in advance for best rates. Public transit and rideshare services see massively increased demand — plan extra travel time. For trip-cost estimates including flights, hotels, tickets, and local expenses, use our Travel Cost Estimator.

What to Do in San Francisco Beyond the Match

Most host cities are setting up FIFA Fan Zones with big screens, food, and entertainment for fans without match tickets. San Francisco typically offers local football pubs, public viewing parties, and 24/7 atmosphere during World Cup weeks. Mix attending one match with fan-zone viewing for several others to experience the tournament without buying tickets for every game.

Useful Tools for Your San Francisco Trip

Use our suite of free FIFA World Cup 2026 tools: Kickoff Time Converter for the schedule, Bracket Maker for predictions, Watch Party Planner for hosting friends, and Office Pool Generator for workplace sweepstakes.

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