Welcome, FIFA World Cup 2026!
SFO welcomes travelers to the San Francisco Bay Area for the biggest-ever World Cup this June! The Bay Area will host six matches at Levi's Stadium, including five group fixtures and one knockout game. Here at SFO, stay tuned for our Game On schedule of in-terminal activities, entertainment, and watch parties to celebrate the World Cup before you fly.
Why fly through SFO for the World Cup?
- 50+ airlines and 140+ nonstop destinations
- 17+ airline and other lounges
- 180+ award winning shopping and dining options
- BART directly from SFO to downtown San Francisco for entertainment and festivities
- Easy connection to Levi's Stadium via Caltrain
Travel Tips
Getting from SFO to Levi's Stadium
- Caltrain Route 1: BART → Millbrae → Caltrain → Mountain View → VTA (~90 min)
- Caltrain Route 2: BART → Milpitas → VTA Orange Line direct (~75 min)
- Car: ~45 min drive; plan extra time on match days
- Ride-share: Waymo available from SFO for select users; Uber/Lyft from designated pickup zones
- Match-day tip: Allow significantly extra time; arrive 90+ min early
Rental Car Center
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
Caltrain
Ground Transportation Trip Planner
Ride App Companies: Domestic Terminal pick-ups are located on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage; International Terminal pick-ups are located at the Departures/Ticketing Level center island Ride-App Pick-Up/Drop-Off zones 14-17. Visit our Lyft/Uber page for additional details.
Autonomous Rides: Waymo rides are available at SFO for select passengers (check the app for details). Waymo vehicle pick-ups and drop-offs take place at the Rental Car Center Level 1 curbside located on North McDonnell Road. Visit our Autonomous Rides page for details.
Taxis depart from the designated taxi zones located at the roadway center islands, on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all terminals.
Limousines: Advanced reservations are required for trips to SFO. Please contact the limousine operator directly.
For additional information, please visit our Ground Transportation section.
Travel Resources for International Visitors
Planning to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup? Here are some useful resources to check out before you go:
- Visa Waiver Program: If you’re traveling under the Visa Waiver Program, visit the ESTA website.
- Form I-94: Need to apply for or look up your I-94? Head to the I-94 site.
- Passports & Visas: For questions about U.S. passports or visa issuance, visit the U.S. Department of State.
- Match Schedules & Tickets: For game schedules, tickets, and event details, go to FIFA.com and the San Francisco Bay Area Host City page.
Shop Official World Cup Merchandise at SFO
Grab your official FIFA World Cup merchandise from the following shops to gear up for each match!
- 16th & Dolores General Store, Near Gate D16, Terminal 2 (post-security)
- The Bay Collection, Near Gate B6, Harvey Milk Terminal 1 (post-security)
- 49 Mile Market, Near Gate C2, Terminal 2 (post-security)
- Hudson News, Dianne Feinstein International Terminal Main Hall (pre-security)
- Ingenuity, Near Gate A12, Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A (post-security)
- North Beach Mercantile, Near Gate G6, International Terminal G (post-security)
- New Stand, Near Gate A5, Dianne Feinstein International Terminal G (post-security)
- San Francisco Travel News, Near Gate E3, Terminal 3 (post-security)
Plus, look out for merch featuring the Official SF Bay Area Host City Poster by San Francisco artist LeRoid David (pictured right).