Opened in 2014 in Santa Clara, deep in Silicon Valley and 45 minutes by Caltrain + VTA Light Rail from downtown San Francisco. Home of the 49ers since they left Candlestick. The building was the first major US stadium with LEED Gold certification: a living roof on the suite tower, solar panels above the bridges, and reclaimed water through the irrigation system. VTA Light Rail's Great America station is across the street, the only practical way in on match day. Levi's sits next to California's Great America theme park and Intel's Santa Clara campus, an oddly suburban setting for a World Cup.

Capacity: 68,500

Transit: VTA Light Rail to Great America station (adjacent)

Bag Policy: Clear bags only, one 12"x6"x12" bag per person

San Francisco Bay Area, USA

Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, deep in Silicon Valley, 45 minutes south of San Francisco by Caltrain plus VTA Light Rail. The city itself remains one of the densest cultural footprints in North America: the Mission's burritos and murals, North Beach's old Italian quarter, the Castro, Chinatown (the largest outside Asia by some measures), Hayes Valley, and the Marina. Visiting fans staying in the city for matches face the practical reality of a 90-minute door-to-door commute to Santa Clara on match day. The food scene runs from cheap (Mission taquerias) to world-class (a Michelin density rivaling any US city). The fog rolls in most summer afternoons even in June, layer accordingly.

Airport: SFO / SJC / OAK

Weather: ~20°C in June

Currency: USD

Match Day Briefing

Everything you need from breakfast to kickoff for Paraguay vs Australia.

Timeline (anchored to kickoff)

T-4h Fan zones open near stadium · early arrival = no surge pricing

T-3h Stadium-area food, official merch tents, photo spots open

T-2h Gates open · earliest scan, shortest security line

T-1h Find your seat · grab pre-match food, hit the restroom

T-30m Team warm-ups · anthems are usually ~T-10m

Kickoff 2026-06-26T02:00:00Z

T+2.5h Final whistle (incl. stoppage) · allow 30-60 min to clear exits

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Match ticket (printed or in FIFA app)

Confirm gate + section number before leaving the hotel.

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Photo ID matching the ticket holder

FIFA ticket holder rules, random spot checks happen at the gate.

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Cash in USD (small bills)

Most concessions accept cards, but parking attendants, street vendors, and tip jars often don't.

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Clear bag only

Clear bags only, one 12"x6"x12" bag per person

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Power bank + offline transit map

Crowded stadium areas crush cell signal, download the rideshare app's offline map before kickoff.

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Layer for evening cool-down

Expect ~20°C around kickoff time.

Don't bring this: you'll lose it at the gate

✕Backpacks, opaque bags, fanny packs
✕Cameras with detachable lenses (DSLR, mirrorless with lens >6")
✕Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods
✕Outside food and beverage (sealed bottled water sometimes allowed)
✕Laser pointers, flares, smoke devices
✕Political, religious, or commercial banners larger than 2m × 1.5m
✕Drones and any remote-controlled aircraft

🚇 Getting to Levi's Stadium

Transit: VTA Light Rail to Great America station (adjacent)

Parking: On-site + Great America lots

Pro tip: rideshare surge inside a 2km radius of any WC venue 90 minutes before kickoff. Pre-book a transfer or walk the last 800m to a quieter pickup zone after the final whistle. Book a transfer →

Common questions about Paraguay vs Australia

When is Paraguay vs Australia?

Kickoff is Friday, June 26, 2026 at 02:00 UTC, which is 2026-06-26T02:00:00Z local time in San Francisco Bay Area. Gates typically open 2 hours before kickoff and FIFA recommends arriving at least 90 minutes early for security screening.

Where is Paraguay vs Australia being played?

Levi's Stadium in San Francisco Bay Area, USA. Nearest transit: VTA Light Rail to Great America station (adjacent).

What is the bag policy at Levi's Stadium?

Clear bags only, one 12"x6"x12" bag per person. Anything larger requires gate-check (around $20-30) or denies entry. Plan accordingly.

How do I get to Levi's Stadium on match day?

Nearest transit: VTA Light Rail to Great America station (adjacent). Parking: On-site + Great America lots. Rideshare and parking prices surge sharply 3-5x in the hour before and after kickoff; transit is usually the practical mode.

Can I still get tickets to Paraguay vs Australia?

FIFA's official portal periodically releases held inventory through the tournament; the FIFA app is the canonical place to check. Verified-resale platforms (StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, TicketNetwork) carry inventory at marked-up prices. Avoid streetside resellers; counterfeit tickets spike in the final 10 days before kickoff.

What is the weather usually like in San Francisco Bay Area in June?

Average June temperature is around 20°C / 68°F. Tournament-window weather varies by city; check a 7-day forecast before flying. Bring sun protection for afternoon kickoffs and a layer for evening matches.

Where should I stay for Paraguay vs Australia?

San Francisco Bay Area hotel rates spike during match weeks. Most fans get the best value staying 20-40 minutes outside the immediate stadium area with rail or rideshare for the match-day commute. Our city guide breaks down the practical neighbourhoods by price tier.

What is the kickoff time in my local time zone?

The match starts at 02:00 UTC. Convert to your local timezone via any time-zone converter, or use the local-kickoff helper above (2026-06-26T02:00:00Z in San Francisco Bay Area's local time). UEFA fans note: Europe is 4-8 hours ahead of US host cities depending on the venue.

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