MOVING AROUND

GETTING TO THE STADIUM AND AROUND THE BAY DURING FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Parking, public transit, and rideshare services are available options to & from the stadium and throughout the Bay Area.  

We encourage all fans to review transportation details in advance and plan ahead.

Additional transportation details will be released closer to the tournament, including rail connections, rideshare information, rider guides, street closures, and matchday transit updates. We look forward to welcoming you to the Bay Area for FIFA World Cup 2026™!

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

PUBLIC TRANSIT

  • BART - From the East Bay and connect to VTA Light Rail at Milpitas Station

  • Caltrain - From San Francisco, the Peninsula, or San José - connect to VTA Light Rail at Mountain View Station

  • VTA Light Rail - Direct stadium-area service from destinations throughout Santa Clara County

  • Capitol Corridor - Travel from Oakland, Sacramento, and more to Great America Station

  • ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) - Travel from Stockton, Tracy, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, and more to Great America Station

  • Muni & SamTrans - connections to BART, Caltrain, and VTA services, helping fans connect from San Francisco and San Mateo County

RiDESHARE

  • SF Bay Area Stadium pick up locations:

    • Ride Share North (Red Lot 7)

    • Ride Share South (Freedom Circle)

  • For FWC matches, pick up will start 1hr after kickoff

  • Popular ride share options in the SF Bay Area include:

STADIUM PARKING

  • ALL PARKING PASSES MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED.

  • Parking lots open 4hrs before kickoff

  • Plan extra time and expect heavy congestion before & after matches. Carpooling recommended

  • Accessible Parking is available for pre-purchase. A parking pass and a valid DMV issued Vehicle License Plat and/or Placard for Persons with a Disability will be required to enter the lot.

  • Many Off-Stadium parking lots are 15-20 minutes walk from stadium entry

  • Only one parking pass may be purchased per ticket, and a valid match ticket is required to complete the purchase.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

The Bay Area’s extensive public transit network connects fans to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium).

Most Bay Area transit agencies accept contactless credit and debit cards, along with Clipper cards and mobile Clipper cards in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

  • Santa Clara County buses and light rail—direct to Levi's Stadium.

    Ride VTA Green Line from Downtown San Jose to Lick Mill Station. 

    Get the latest info: https://worldcup.vta.org/

  • Rapid transit connecting SF, Oakland, SFO airport, and the East Bay. To get to Levi's Stadium, ride BART to the Milpitas Station and transfer to the VTA Orange Line.

    Visit bart.gov/fifa to learn more.

  • Peninsula rail from SF to San Jose with VTA connections. To get to Levi’s Stadium, ride Caltrain to Mountain View Station and transfer to the VTA Orange Line. 

    Learn more at www.caltrain.com/worldcup26.

  • Northern California rail connecting Sacramento, Oakland, and San Jose - directly to Levi's Stadium (SF Bay Area Stadium) at Santa Clara/Great America Station. 

    Learn more: www.capitolcorridor.org/fwc26-sfbayarea/

  • ACE Trains provides direct services to Levi’s® Stadium from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Fremont.

    For more information, please visit www.acerail.com

  • San Francisco's network of fuel-efficient Muni buses, light rail Metro trains, historic streetcars and iconic cable cars covers all corners of the city.

    Use the Muni network to reach Caltrain or BART hubs for a seamless connection to Levi’s Stadium for match days.

STADIUM PARKING

Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Parking at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

Reserve official parking. Parking passes are only available to purchase for match ticket holders.

Accessible parking will be offered to fans via the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Parking Page. Pricing may vary by match.

On match day, please be prepared to present your prepaid accessible parking ticket along with a valid DMV-issued vehicle license plate or placard for persons with disabilities upon entry to the stadium lot.

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VISITOR

INFORMATION

  • Emergency services: Dial 911

  • Stadium bag policies will be published before the tournament

  • San Francisco fog = layers are essential

  • Tap water is safe and excellent—bring a reusable bottle

  • Sunscreen for Santa Clara match days (it gets warm!)

SAFETY GUIDELINES

  • Check visa requirements early (ESTA for Visa Waiver countries)

  • Currency: USD—cards accepted almost everywhere

  • Language: English; translation apps are helpful

  • Consulates for 60+ countries located in the Bay Area

  • eSIM recommended for international phone and data

International Visitors

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