The year of San Francisco is upon us. In 2026, the Bay Area will host the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup, the two biggest sporting events in the world. All eyes will be on the tournament, though, as North America hosts the rest of the world.
California's own San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, also known as Levi's Stadium to locals, will put on six matches throughout the tournament, including one Round of 32 fixture. One of the newer NFL venues, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium has been tapped for a reason. It hosted its first Super Bowl exactly 10 years ago and has put on performances by the world's biggest musicians like Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.
For out-of-towners, the Bay Area is the perfect spot to watch world-class soccer. Sunny weather, crashing waves and golden arches, what more could you want from a summer of footy?
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For those ready to head to NorCal in 2026, here's how you can score the best deals on tickets for every World Cup match in the Bay Area.
FIFA World Cup in San Francisco tickets
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Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, will open on September 10 and close on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in San Francisco can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, the cheapest price for the first match on June 13 is $575. Those that want to go to a knockout fixture will have to pay at least $900 for passes.
Click the link below to view more prices, seats and the latest ticket availability.
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FIFA World Cup in San Francisco schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Sat., June 13 | Group B | TBD |
| Tues., June 16 | Group J | TBD |
| Fri., June 19 | Group D | TBD |
| Mon., June 22 | Group J | TBD |
| Thurs., June 25 | Group D | TBD |
| Wed., July 1 | Round of 32 | Group D winner vs. Group B/E/F/I/J third place |
FIFA World Cup in San Francisco teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here's how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador and Brazil.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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