Exciting news for Bay Area soccer fans: FIFA just released the schedule for the 2026 World Cup games at Levi’s Stadium. The United States hasn’t hosted a FIFA World Cup since 1994, so the 2026 tournament is a rare opportunity for fans to watch the games in their home states.
The SF Bay Area is set to host a total of 6 games at Levi’s Stadium, along with 10 other cities in the states, including Los Angeles. The Santa Clara stadium has hosted many major sporting events and is home to the 49ers.
SF Bay Area Stadium Schedule FIFA World Cup 2026
- Saturday, June 13, 2026: Match 8 – Group B
- Tuesday, 16 June 2026: Match 20 – Group J
- Friday, 19 June 2026: Match 31 – Group D
- Monday, 22 June 2026: Match 44 – Group J
- Thursday, 25 June 2026: Match 60 – Group D
- Wednesday, 1 July 2026: Match 81 – Group D winners v Group B/E/F/I/J third place
You can view the entire tournament schedule below:
The highly anticipated tournament only happens every 4 years, drawing international teams for the epic competition. The 2026 World Cup will include 104 matches with 48 teams competing. The matches are scheduled across three countries, the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with the final scheduled for the New York, New Jersey Stadium.
When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?
The first World Cup match is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, in Mexico City.
When is the championship match?
The championship match is scheduled for July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium.
What West Coast cities are hosting matches?
Aside from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle will also host matches. LA has 8 games scheduled, while Seattle has 6 scheduled.
While we still have two more years to wait for the tournament, you can mark your calendars for the exciting games played by teams from all around the world right in the Bay Area. You can learn more about the upcoming tournament on the FIFA website.