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San Francisco Bay Area

USA

68,500

Stadium Capacity

SJC

Main Airport

78°F

June Avg High

Match Types Hosted

Levi's Stadium

Capacity

68,500

Surface

Grass

Opened

2014

Also Home To

NSan Francisco 49ers

Address: 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Match Types Hosted

Group StageRound of 32Round of 16

Getting There

Main Airport

SJC

San Jose International Airport

4 miles (10 min) to stadium

Public Transit

Light RailRideshare

Transit Tips

VTA Light Rail and Caltrain serve the area. BART connects SF to Milbrae, then Caltrain. Complex but works.

Weather & What to Pack

78°F

June High

55°F

June Low

82°F

July High

58°F

July Low

Warm days, cool nights. San Francisco proper is foggier. Santa Clara is sunnier.

Where to Stay

San Jose

$$$

Tech hub, close to stadium

San Francisco

$$$$

Iconic city, 45 min from stadium

Palo Alto

$$$$

Stanford area, upscale

Santa Clara

Stadium location, affordable

Local Soccer Culture

MLS Team

San Jose Earthquakes

Supporter Groups

The UltrasThe Faultline

Insider Tips

1
Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, NOT San Francisco. It's 45 min to an hour from SF. Big distinction.
2
If you want SF proper, stay there and take Caltrain to the game. Worth the commute for the city experience.
3
San Jose (SJC) airport is much closer to the stadium than SF (SFO). Consider flying into SJC.
4
SF is cold in summer. "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco" - Mark Twain probably.
5
Wine country (Napa/Sonoma) is a 1-hour drive from SF. Do a day trip.
6
Tech bro jokes aside, SF has incredible food diversity. Mission District for Mexican, Chinatown for dim sum.

Bars & Restaurants

Maggie McGarry's

Pub • North Beach

Liverpool supporters bar, proper Irish pub

Insider Tip: Opens at 6am for early matches. Very authentic.

Kezar Pub

Sports Bar • Haight

SF sports institution. Gets packed for big games.

Insider Tip: Near Golden Gate Park. Combine with park walk.

Mad Dog in the Fog

Pub • Lower Haight

British pub, good for Premier League

Insider Tip: Quiz nights are legendary. Good fish and chips.

La Taqueria

Taqueria • Mission

Best burrito in America (per 538 analysis)

Insider Tip: No rice in the burrito (controversial, but right). Cash only.

Swan Oyster Depot

Restaurant • Polk Gulch

$$$

Counter-only oyster bar since 1912

Insider Tip: Line starts before they open. Go solo to snag a seat faster.

Tartine Bakery

Cafe • Mission

SF bakery institution. Morning buns are legendary.

Insider Tip: Line is always long. Go at 5pm when fresh bread drops.

Hog Island Oyster Co.

Restaurant • Ferry Building

$$$

Oysters and bay views

Insider Tip: Happy hour (5-7pm) has $1 oysters. Get there early.

Pre-Game Spots

Santana Row

1 mile

Outdoor mall near stadium with restaurants and bars. Walking distance.

Downtown San Jose

5 miles

Earthquakes territory. San Pedro Square has bars.

Ferry Building (SF)

45 miles

If staying in SF, enjoy the city, then Caltrain to game.

Must-Try Local Food

Mission Burrito

SF-style burrito - giant, foil-wrapped, everything inside.

Where to get it: La Taqueria (best), El Farolito (late night), Taqueria Cancun

Sourdough Bread

SF has been making sourdough since the Gold Rush. The tang is real.

Where to get it: Boudin (tourist but fine), Tartine, Josey Baker Bread

Dim Sum

SF Chinatown is the oldest in North America. The dim sum is legit.

Where to get it: Good Mong Kok, Hang Ah Tea Room, City View

Cioppino

Seafood stew invented in SF by Italian fishermen.

Where to get it: Sotto Mare, Tadich Grill, Anchor Oyster Bar

Fan FAQs

San Francisco or San Jose?

Stadium is in Santa Clara (near San Jose). SF is 45-60 min away. Stay in SF for experience, San Jose for convenience.

How do I get to Levi's Stadium?

Caltrain from SF to Santa Clara + VTA light rail OR drive. SJC airport is closest. BART doesn't go to the stadium.

Is SF really cold in summer?

Yes! 60-65°F with fog. Bring layers. "Karl the Fog" is famous. Santa Clara (stadium area) is warmer.

Napa or Sonoma?

Napa is more famous, Sonoma is more chill. Both are 1-hour drive. Do a day trip if you have time.

Budget Tips

Stay in Oakland - cheaper, BART to SF in 15 min
SF Muni day pass covers buses and light rail
Mission burritos are $10-15 and huge. Skip fancy restaurants.
Free stuff: Golden Gate Park, Dolores Park, Chinatown walking, Baker Beach
Ferry Building farmers market (Sat) is free to browse

Hidden Gems

Sutro Baths ruins - remnants of old swimming complex, stunning ocean views
Dolores Park - SF's living room. Bring a blanket and people-watch.
The Wave Organ - sound sculpture by the bay. Weird and wonderful.
Clement Street - Richmond District's "other Chinatown." Less touristy, great food.

Local Lingo

“The City”

San Francisco. Peninsula/South Bay people call SF "The City."

“Hella”

Very. NorCal slang. "That was hella good."

“Karl”

The fog. Yes, SF named their fog Karl. He has a Twitter.

“The Peninsula”

Area between SF and San Jose (where stadium is)

Local Voices

Insider tips from the fans who know San Francisco Bay Area best

The Faultline

@faultline1974

Instagram8K followers

San Jose Earthquakes Supporter Group

“Levi's is corporate, but the tailgate will be pure Bay Area. Find us in the lot - we're bringing the drums. Also, stay in downtown San Jose, not SF. It's 10x cheaper and way closer to the stadium.”

OG SupporterMatch Day Vibes

Brandi Chastain

@brandichastain

Instagram195K followers

USWNT Legend & Bay Area Native

“The Bay Area is where American women's soccer was built. I grew up playing here. Hit up the youth soccer fields in Palo Alto on a Saturday morning - the talent pipeline is incredible.”

ProfessionalWomen in SoccerOG Supporter

Mission District Miguel

@missionmiguel_sf

TikTok52K followers

SF Food & Soccer Creator

“The Mission District in SF goes CRAZY for Mexico matches. Hit up any bar on 24th and Valencia - La Taqueria for the super burrito, then walk to El Rio for the match. Best atmosphere outside LA.”

Food & CultureLatino/aYoung Fan

Emily Zhang

@emily_bayarea_soccer

YouTube34K followers

Tech & Soccer Content Creator

“Caltrain from SF to the stadium is the move. Sit in the club car, grab a beer, enjoy the ride. Way better than fighting 101 traffic. Plus you can explore San Jose after - downtown is actually fun now.”

ProfessionalWomen in SoccerTravel