The World Comes to the Peninsula

The San Francisco Peninsula is your ideal home base for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Located just minutes from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, San Mateo County offers unbeatable access to the action while providing a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds. With 130+ hotels, world-class dining, and easy transit connections, you'll experience championship events without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

Match Schedule

   

 

We're excited to welcome teams from around the world for these matches, all held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara

   

 

World Cup Games Graphic

Getting to the Games

Public transportation options—Caltrain, VTA, and BART—can get you to the games with minimal hassle
 

FROM SFO TO LEVI'S STADIUM

If you're going from SFO to Levi's Stadium, you can take BART, Caltrain, and VTA to reach your destination. 

 

MORE TRANSIT OPTIONS

Check out the Bay Area Host Committee website for more information on how to get around the Peninsula.

World Cup 2026 Bay Area Transit Map


FEATURED OPTION: CALTRAIN

Caltrain is a train system that starts at San Francisco Station and runs south until ending at Gilroy Station. For the World Cup games, you can take the train up and down the Peninsula to get to all the festivities. Congregating with friends near Levi's Stadium? Get off the train at Mountain View Station and take the Orange VTA Line to get to the stadium. You can also take the train to help you get to watch parties, restaurants, hotels, and everywhere else you're going as part of your Peninsula itinerary. 

Caltrain Reel from The San Francisco Peninsula Instagram Account

Stay in the Loop

Never miss an update with the official WhatsApp channel
 

FIFA WORLD CUP OFFICIAL CHANNEL

Stay up-to-date on all things World Cup 2026 San Francisco Bay Area with the WhatsApp fan info channel 

 

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Parties on the San Francisco Peninsula

You do not need a ticket to be part of the action

Not every World Cup memory happens inside the stadium. Across the San Francisco Peninsula, free public watch parties in Redwood City, San Mateo, and San Carlos are bringing the energy of FIFA World Cup 2026 to neighborhood settings where anyone can show up and be part of the action. From the open air plaza at Courthouse Square in Redwood City to Central Park in San Mateo and Wheeler Parking Plaza in San Carlos, each fan zone drops you into the heart of a Peninsula community for every game. And the fun does not stop at the final whistle. Before or after kickoff, you are steps away from some of the Peninsula's best restaurants, local shops, and waterfront spaces.

World Cup Watch Parties – The San Francisco Peninsula

Watch Parties on the Peninsula

Match Date & Time City Location Learn More
USA vs Paraguay Friday, June 12
6:00 PM
San Carlos Wheeler Parking Plaza 616 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
City of San Carlos Fan Zone
USA vs South Korea Thursday, June 18
6:00 PM
Redwood City Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
Redwood City Fan Zone
Mexico vs Czechia Wednesday, June 24
6:00 PM
Redwood City Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
Redwood City Fan Zone
USA vs Türkiye Thursday, June 25
7:00 PM
San Mateo Central Park 50 East 5th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
San Mateo Fan Zone
USA vs Türkiye Thursday, June 25
7:00 PM
Redwood City Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
Redwood City Fan Zone
FIFA World Cup Finals Sunday, July 19
12:00 PM
San Carlos Wheeler Parking Plaza 616 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
San Carlos Finals Fan Zone

Watch party locations, dates, and times are subject to change. Visit the Bay Area Host Committee Local Event Calendar for the most up to date details, and filter by the 'Peninsula' region to view events in our area.

 

Featured Explorations

When you're not enjoying the matches, check out some of our favorite locations in the Peninsula.
 

Find Your Perfect Hotel

You have plenty of options for top-rated lodging during the World Cup.

Explore World Class Dining

The Peninsula is home to some of the best culinary experiences around.

Your Adventure Starts Here

Thanks to the region's excellent transportation services, getting here is a breeze. With San Francisco International Airport, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), CalTrain stations, and Interstate Highway connectivity, our transportation resources make getting here and around the area as stress-free as possible. Our team has designed several Insider Guides to help you plan the ultimate trip. Whether you're seeking luxurious accommodations, tantalizing dining experiences, or hidden gems, we've got you covered. There are so many routes to take through the beaches, cities, and redwood forests of the Peninsula — let us help you along the way.

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