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SF Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) Match Dates
Date | Match | Time (Local) | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
June 13 | Qatar vs. Switzerland | 12 p.m. | B |
June 16 | Austria vs. Jordan | 9 p.m. | J |
June 19 | Turkey vs. Paraguay | 8 p.m. | D |
June 22 | Jordan vs. Algeria | 8 p.m. | J |
June 25 | Paraguay vs. Australia | 7 p.m. | D |
July 1 | TBD (1D vs. 3BEFIJ) | 5 p.m. | Round of 32 |
June 13-July 1: World Cup Matches | SF Bay Area Stadium
Getting to the San Francsico Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium)
Caltrain will provide its regular half-hourly weekend service for FIFA World Cup Matches.
- Ride Caltrain to Mountain View Station. At Mountain View Station transfer to VTA Light Rail Orange (Alum Rock)
June 6-7: Symphonic World Cup | California Theatre San Jose
- Take Caltrain to the San Jose Diridon Station. Transfer to VTA Light Rail Green Line (Old Ironsides) north towards San Antonio Station. Walk five minutes to the California Theatre on 1st St. You can also take the Rapid 500 or Route 68 bus.
June 12-July 1: Watch Parties and More | San Pedro Square Market
Take Caltrain to the San Jose Diridon Station. Then, take the VTA Rapid 568 north two stops to Santa Clara and Almaden Blvd, then walk six minutes towards San Pedro Square Market.
For more events in San Jose, visit https://sj26.sanjose.org/world-cup.
Important Information & Policies
First time on Caltrain?
Please review our How to Ride Caltrain page for an easy-to-follow step by step guide.
Paying for Your Trip
Caltrain offers several easy ways to pay your fare when traveling to FIFA World Cup events.
Buy or Tap Before You Ride!
Caltrain riders can pay their fare in several ways:
- Tap a contactless credit or debit card on the Clipper validator on the platform, including Apple Pay or Google Pay,
- Use Clipper in a mobile wallet,
- Use a physical Clipper card, or
- Purchase a paper ticket from a ticket vending machine at any station.
If you tap on before your trip, don’t forget to tap off after your trip to avoid incorrect charges.
Visit caltrain.com/fares/how-buy/clipper and caltrain.com/fares for full details on all fare and payment options.
Mountain View Parking Limited
Please be aware that parking at the Mountain View Caltrain station is extremely popular during major events and typically reaches capacity several hours before the event. To avoid congestion, consider parking at alternative Caltrain stations along the line. A Daily Parking Permit may be purchased for $5.50 from a Ticket Vending Machine (24-hour limit from time of purchase) or via the ParkMobile app.
From Mountain View, you can easily connect to the VTA Orange Line for direct service to the San Francsico Bay Area Stadium.
Visit, caltrain.com/rider-information/parking to learn more.
Plan for Crowds and Extra Security
Caltrain connects with the VTA Orange Line at the Mountain View Station. Once at Levi’s Stadium Great America station, enter and exit the stadium through Gate A.
SF Bay Area Stadium and surrounding transit stations will be extremely busy before and after World Cup events. Give yourself extra time for any ticket purchases, security screening, and transit boarding.
Alcohol Policy
Caltrain reminds customers that open alcoholic beverages are allowed on the trains until 9 p.m. Caltrain encourages riders to drink responsibly.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Policies
Note: policies are subject to change.
Before you travel, review SF Bay Area Stadium’s current bag, water bottle, and prohibited-item policies.
- Bag Policy: Clear bags only; size restrictions apply. Please review the stadium’s bag & security policy.
- Water: One factory-sealed water bottle per guest permitted.
- Prohibited Items: Umbrellas, large backpacks, and alcohol are not allowed.
- Full SF Bay Area Stadium Policies › Click Here
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