San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara)
Home of the 49ers hosts six World Cup matches including a Round of 16 tie.
About Levi's Stadium
Levi's Stadium opened in 2014 and is the regular home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL). For the 2026 FIFA World Cup the venue uses natural grass under a open roof, and has been adapted to FIFA's regulation 105m × 68m pitch dimensions. Hosts a Round of 16 match.
San Francisco Bay Area sits in United States at an elevation of 7m, with a metropolitan population of roughly 4.7 million. During June and July 2026 — the World Cup window — average daytime highs in San Francisco Bay Area sit at 26°C with overnight lows around 14°C and 1mm of average monthly rainfall, so kickoff timing has been planned around heat and broadcast windows.
International visitors typically fly into San Francisco International (SFO). The city operates on PDT (America/Los_Angeles); convert any UTC kickoff time on this page using the kickoff converter — no signup required.
Levi's Stadium specifications
| Capacity (2026 WC config) | 68,500 |
| Year opened | 2014 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Roof | Open |
| Primary tenant | San Francisco 49ers (NFL) |
| Matches hosted | 6 (3 group, 1 knockout) |
| City elevation | 7 m |
| Metro population | 4.7 million |
| Nearest int. airport | San Francisco International (SFO) |
| Time zone | PDT (America/Los_Angeles) |
| June/July avg high | 26°C |
| June/July avg low | 14°C |
| June/July avg rainfall | 1 mm |
Notable facts
- ·Hosts a Round of 16 match
- ·First major US stadium awarded LEED Gold certification
- ·Located in Santa Clara, ~45 miles south of San Francisco
World Cup 2026 fixtures at Levi's Stadium
Other host cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup 2026 matches are in San Francisco Bay Area?
6 matches at Levi's Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — 3 in the group stage and 1 knockout fixture.
What is the capacity of Levi's Stadium?
Levi's Stadium has a capacity of 68,500 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It opened in 2014, uses natural grass, and has a open roof.
Who is the regular tenant at Levi's Stadium?
San Francisco 49ers (NFL) use Levi's Stadium as their home venue outside of the World Cup window.
What is the weather like in San Francisco Bay Area during the World Cup?
June/July averages in San Francisco Bay Area: daytime high 26°C, overnight low 14°C, with ~1mm of average monthly rainfall. The venue's open roof and 7m elevation are both factors in match-day conditions.
What time zone does San Francisco Bay Area use during the World Cup?
San Francisco Bay Area uses PDT (America/Los_Angeles) during the World Cup period. The kickoff converter on this page renders every fixture in your local time.
What is the nearest airport to Levi's Stadium?
Most international visitors fly into San Francisco International (SFO).
Does Levi's Stadium host any knockout matches?
Yes — Hosts a Round of 16 match.
Can I get fixtures for San Francisco Bay Area via API?
Yes. Filter the matches endpoint by date, venue, or competition_id to get every fixture at Levi's Stadium, including UTC kickoff time, official capacity, lineups, in-match events, and odds.
Build a live World Cup app for San Francisco Bay Area
Fixtures, scores, venue, lineups, and odds via REST API. 7-day free trial.