USA · PT (UTC-7)

Watch World Cup 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 5 live matches at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Watch Live at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) hosts 5 matches with a capacity of 70,909. The deepest round is the Round of 32. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

5

Capacity

70,909

Roof

Open-air (partial canopy)

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Civic Center Plaza or Ferry Building area in SF. Note: the stadium (Levi's) is in Santa Clara, 45 miles south.

FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.

Best Soccer Bars

  • Kezar Pub (Haight) — legendary SF soccer pub
  • Danny Coyle's (Haight) — Irish pub with every match
  • The Dubliner (Polk Street) — early morning screenings
  • In San Jose: Britannia Arms (downtown) — closest soccer pub to stadium

💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.

Community Watch Parties

The Mission District (large Latin American community) will host major outdoor screenings for Mexico and South American matches. Dolores Park is a likely informal gathering spot.

TV & Streaming

Pacific Time — same as Seattle. Early matches from 9 AM PT. Many SF bars and cafés open early for European-time kickoffs year-round, so early World Cup matches are routine.

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San Francisco Bay Area is in the PT (UTC-7) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.