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USMNT’s Bay Area World Cup Date: A Preview Two Years Out

The USMNT's sole 2026 World Cup match in the Bay Area, a Round of 32 knockout game against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium on July 1, 2026…

Sal MorenoSportingSportsJuly 5, 2026

Free Bike Valet at Gate C: How to Ride to the World Cup at Levi's

Four matches remain at Levi's Stadium through July 1.

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 18, 2026

World Cup Day One: San Jose's Neighborhood Watch Parties Delivered for Local Businesses

Santana Row's FIFA pop-up and the Eastridge Center opening-day party both drew strong crowds on the tournament's first day — the first real test of…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 11, 2026

20,000 RSVPs: San Jose's World Cup Opener Lands at San Pedro Square

The FIFA World Cup opened Thursday with San Pedro Square as the South Bay's official hub — 20,000+ RSVPs, 104 matches over 39 days, and a city-funded…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 11, 2026

San Pedro Square Hit Its Limit Before Halftime. San Jose Is Rethinking the Block.

An estimated 30,000 fans packed San Pedro Square for Mexico's World Cup win Thursday — more than the city expected — forcing a halftime lockdown of…

Casey WongNeighborhoodsCultureJune 19, 2026

San Jose Scales Up for Tonight's Mexico Watch Party — Kickoff Is at 1 A.M.

City officials expect 25,000+ at San Pedro Square and Sharks Way overflow for Mexico-South Korea, with metal barriers, extra security, and a…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 18, 2026

San Pedro Square Is Getting a 4th Screen — in Time for Mexico on Wednesday

Watch party organizers are adding a fourth outdoor screen stretching north to St.

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 20, 2026

San Pedro Square Boosted Security for Today's Turkey-Paraguay Watch Party After 30,000 Showed Thursday

Following a 30,000-person crowd for Thursday's Mexico-South Korea match, San Jose has significantly expanded security at San Pedro Square for today's…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 19, 2026

The World Cup Comes to "San Francisco" (a 45-Minute Drive Away): A Fan's Guide to the Bay Area Matches

Six World Cup matches land at Levi's Stadium between June 13 and July 1 — a tournament FIFA has rebranded "San Francisco Bay Area Stadium" for a…

Sal MorenoSportingSportsJune 10, 2026

East Bay's World Cup Outdoor Fan Zone Circuit Kicks Off Today, Runs Through July

Free outdoor watch parties stretch from Walnut Creek to Oakland to Richmond, with the Cultura FC event at Jack London Square — co-hosted by the…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 13, 2026

East Bay Bars and Restaurants Bet on 38 Days of the World Cup

The tournament opens today and runs through July 19.

Jules MartinezFoodFoodJune 11, 2026

Going to the World Cup in Santa Clara Today? Leave the Drone Home and Check Your Ticket Source

Qatar faces Switzerland at Levi's Stadium this afternoon — kickoff 4 p.m.

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 12, 2026

Mexico-England Watch Party Moves From San Pedro Square to Discovery Meadow

San Jose relocates Mexico-England World Cup watch party from San Pedro Square to Discovery Meadow and SAP Center for safety after Tuesday's violence.

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJuly 3, 2026

Mexico Goes to Knockout Soccer Monday. Show Up at San Pedro Square Early or Watch from Home.

Mexico's first elimination match is Monday, June 30, at 6 p.m.

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 26, 2026

Old Wagon Saloon Is Moving 24 Kegs a Day as World Cup Crowds Flood San Pedro Square

The Mexico–South Korea watch party drew 30,000-plus to downtown San Jose Thursday night, forcing bars directly facing the plaza into round-the-clock…

Jules MartinezFoodFoodJune 18, 2026

Mexico-Czechia at San Pedro Square: Fans Arrived at 10 a.m. for a 6 p.m. Game

Wednesday's watch party at San Pedro Square ran from Switzerland-Canada all the way through Mexico-Czechia, with devoted fans arriving seven-plus…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 24, 2026

At Noon in the Mission, Mexico Wins — and the Mayor Shows Up

The FIFA World Cup's opening match — Mexico 2, South Africa 0 — turned Napper Tandy and the surrounding Mission blocks into a raucous midday…

Casey WongNeighborhoodsCultureJune 11, 2026

Pier 39's Free World Cup Screen Hits Knockout Stage This Week — Here's the Schedule

The Bay End outdoor screen shifts to elimination soccer this week: Round of 16 on Tuesday, Quarterfinals Thursday and Friday — all free, no ticket…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJuly 7, 2026

Heads Up: I-80 Is Shutting Down This Weekend and You Will Get Stuck If You Don't Plan Ahead

Consider this your official nudge before the traffic apocalypse.

TransitApril 11, 2026

Watch party for under 21

After Spark Social SF canceled its World Cup watch parties following a nearby shooting, under-21 fans in San Francisco need to know where they can…

Sal MorenoSportingSportsJuly 3, 2026

The Mayor Walked Into San Pedro Square. The Volunteers Were Already There.

Mayor Matt Mahan showed up unannounced at San Pedro Square's World Cup fan zone and was caught in an impromptu interview thanking volunteers — a…

Casey WongNeighborhoodsCultureJune 20, 2026

Lake Merritt Goes Car-Free for Juneteenth — Don't Drive, and Know Where the Actual Programming Is

Oakland closes Lakeshore Ave, Grand Ave, and El Embarcadero from 6 a.m.

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 17, 2026

USA vs. Bosnia Is Wednesday. San Pedro Square Has 20,000 RSVPs — and a History of Locking People Out.

The official U.S. Soccer watch party for Wednesday's Round of 32 is free, but prior USA matches filled San Pedro Square to capacity — police shut…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJune 27, 2026

Carmageddon Weekend: Caltrans Closes 1.6 Miles of I-80 Starting Friday Night

Starting Friday night at 11 PM, Caltrans is fully shutting down 1.6 miles of eastbound I-80 between 17th and Fourth streets — right in the heart of…

TransitApril 15, 2026

DHS Weighs Shutting SFO to International Flights Weeks Before World Cup Matches

The Department of Homeland Security is considering suspending international flight operations at San Francisco International Airport and a handful of…

Bex ConnollyCity HallPoliticsMay 28, 2026

Eastbound I-80 Full Closure Hits SF — Hope You Weren't Planning to Leave

If your Thursday plans on April 17 involved heading eastbound on I-80 out of San Francisco, you might want to rethink your life choices — or at least…

TransitApril 7, 2026

Bay Area Transit Aces Its World Cup Debut: 37,600 Riders, Platforms Cleared in 90 Minutes

Bay Area transit agencies set an all-time ridership record for a major event at Levi's Stadium on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

Bex ConnollyCity HallPoliticsJune 17, 2026

The Tarp Over the Logo: A Bay Area World Cup, Held in Two Registers

For the first time in 32 years, the World Cup is here, and the venue in Santa Clara has had its corporate name tarped over and replaced with the…

Sal MorenoSportingSportsJune 13, 2026

The World Cup Final Is Sunday at 4 PM. Here's Where to Watch Near Mosswood Park.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final kicks off at 4:00 p.m.

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJuly 15, 2026

City Half Marathon Still Open for SF Marathon Weekend, Waitlist Active for Sold-Out Races

For the 2026 San Francisco Marathon weekend (July 25-26), the full and first half marathons are sold out, but the 2nd Half Marathon is still open for…

Drew BennettThings to DoEventsJuly 15, 2026