San Francisco Bay AreaWorld Cup 2026

Arrive 90 minutes before kickoff minimum. For noon matches add extra time. Lines peak 60 to 75 minutes before kickoff. Your designated entry gate is printed on your ticket. All entry requires a clear bag (12"x6"x12" max) or small clutch (4.5"x6.5").

From SF: Caltrain to Mountain View, transfer to VTA Orange Line to Great America Station → Gate A. From East Bay: BART to Milpitas, transfer to VTA Orange Line → Gate F. Add 30 min from SF, 20 min from East Bay. Driving: Lots open 3 hours before kickoff, reserve in advance. Rideshare: Red Lot 7 north or Freedom Circle south. Full details on the Stadium Guide.

Noon kickoffs: Open bowl, Silicon Valley sun. Bring sunscreen, a hat, water. West-side upper deck is fully exposed. Evening kickoffs: Starts warm, marine layer drops it to 55°F by halftime. Bring a layer.

Allowed: One clear bag, one small clutch, sealed water bottle up to 1 liter, sunscreen, medication in original packaging. Not allowed: Backpacks, cans, glass, selfie sticks, large umbrellas, laser pointers, noisemakers, outside food.

Stadium food runs $18 to $25 per item. Concession lines peak at halftime. Buy before kickoff or wait until the 30-minute mark when lines thin. The fan zone near Great America Station has cheaper options if you arrive early.

Download your ticket before you arrive and screenshot it as a backup. Stadium Wi-Fi handles crowds but do not depend on it. Charge your phone fully. Concourse tunnels are signal dead zones. International visitors: check roaming settings before arriving.