Your Guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 at Levi's Stadium from the San Francisco Peninsula

The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the Bay Area and The San Francisco Peninsula is your perfect starting point for all of it. Perfectly positioned between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the Peninsula offers everything you need to make the most of this once-in-a-generation experience.

The Matches

Six FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage matches are headed to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, with Bay Area play opening June 13 and running through June 25, featuring teams from Qatar, Switzerland, Austria, Türkiye, Jordan, Paraguay, Algeria, and Australia. Whether you have tickets in hand or are planning your trip around the schedule, Thee Peninsula puts you closer to the action and in the perfect part of the region to explore. View the full match schedule and plan your visit at our World Cup hub page.

All Santa Clara Matches

Getting Here Is Easy

Flying in? San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is just minutes from the Peninsula, making it one of the most accessible home bases in the Bay Area, especially if you are planning to explore the region with family and friends. And once you're settled, getting to the stadium couldn't be simpler. Hop on Caltrain, connect to VTA, and you're at Levi's Stadium without ever sitting in Bay Area traffic. Plus, with Caltrain's newly electrified service reducing carbon emissions by 98%, the ride to the match is as good for the planet as it is for your peace of mind. If you're staying on the southern end of the Peninsula closest to the stadium, you can also fly into San Jose International Airport (SJC) for a direct drive to Levi's Stadium.

Stay

With 130+ hotels across a range of styles and budgets, The San Francisco Peninsula has options for every type of traveler from boutique properties to full-service hotels, all within easy reach of the stadium and SFO. Book early, as rooms are expected to go fast during match weeks.

World Cup Gallery

Eat & Explore

Between matches, the Peninsula's culinary scene is worth the trip on its own. Use your Bandwango pass to explore the area's incredible diversity of flavor, from cherished family-run neighborhood spots to 25+ Michelin-recognized restaurants, all rooted in a tight-knit farm-to-table community backed by over 50 working farms and fisheries and more than 80 diverse culinary traditions.

Throughout the tournament, discover Watch Parties and Soccer Social Pop-Up Events at local restaurants, bars, and businesses. These events will bring fans together for match-day atmospheres complete with food and drink specials, sports-themed activities, and big-screen viewing.

Head to Downtown Redwood City for Soccer on the Square — a series of free outdoor watch parties at Courthouse Square running June 23 through July 19, featuring live matches on the big screen, family activities, and special themed activation days throughout the tournament.

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