San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Levi's Stadium
Capacity
70,909
Matches
5
Deepest round
Round of 32
Roof
Open-air (partial canopy)
Surface
Hybrid natural grass
Timezone
PT (UTC-7)
Weather (Jun–Jul)
14–27°C / 57–81°F
Airport
San Jose International (SJC)
Getting There — SJC
Fly into San Jose International (SJC). Book flights 6–9 months ahead for the best prices. Compare on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak. San Jose (SJC) is closest to the stadium. SFO and OAK are alternatives.
Getting Around
Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, not San Francisco. Caltrain + VTA Light Rail connect SF to the stadium (~1.5 hours). FIFA shuttles will likely run from SF. Consider staying in San Jose for proximity.
Where to Stay
SF hotels are expensive ($200–450/night). San Jose ($120–220) is much closer to the stadium. Oakland offers good value with BART access to SF. **Best neighborhoods:** Union Square for central SF, Mission for food, SOMA for nightlife. In San Jose: Downtown and Santana Row for dining near the stadium.
Weather — 14–27°C / 57–81°F
The World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 (summer). San Francisco Bay Area averages 14–27°C / 57–81°F during this period. Levi's Stadium is open-air (partial canopy) — dress for the weather and bring sunscreen.
Food & Drink
World-class dining — Mission District burritos, Chinatown dim sum, Ferry Building artisan foods, and more Michelin stars per capita than almost anywhere. Oakland's food scene is excellent and cheaper.
💡 Insider Tips
- 1Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara — NOT San Francisco. It's 45+ miles south
- 2If attending multiple matches, stay in San Jose to avoid the commute
- 3SF in June can be surprisingly cold (57–65°F) — the 'coldest winter' quote is real
- 4Santa Clara is warmer (70–81°F) — weather at the stadium will be pleasant