The world is coming to the Bay Area this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and BART and our transit partners are ready to carry fans from across the globe to matches, watch parties, and events across the region.
BART is bolstering our staff and security presence, running longer trains, and will offer special limited-express service after midnight for late-night matches. BART will also deploy extra lighting at key station parking lots to enhance safety for fans returning from evening matches.
To assist visitors and occasional riders in navigating the system, special announcements will be made onboard trains about where to exit, and directional signage will be posted in stations to help visitors and occasional riders navigate the system.
Unlike many rail systems around the country, BART will not be implementing surge pricing for FIFA. Riders will pay the regular fare.
Find guidance on taking transit to fan zones, watch parties, and other events at the bottom of this page.
Planning and paying for your trip
Plan your door-to-door trip using BART’s Trip Planner. Itineraries will include key transfer information. You can also check Real Time Departures for the stations you use.
Parking at BART stations (except Milpitas and Berryessa stations) is free on weekends and after 3pm on weekdays.
Every BART station has restrooms except Pittsburg Center, 12th St./Oakland City Center, Civic Center, 16th St. Mission, 24th St. Mission, and the Oakland International Airport Station (Coliseum Station has a restroom).
All Bay Area transit, including BART, accepts contactless debit or credit cards and mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay for adult fare payment. No setup is required. Just Tap and Ride. Each person needs their own card or device. Clipper cards are also accepted.
Riders who use more than one transit agency in a single trip (e.g., BART to VTA) will only be charged full fare on the first operator. A transfer discount of up to $2.85 will apply on any additional transit agency the rider uses within a two-hour window. Transfer discounts are calculated automatically using Tap and Ride or Clipper for accounts that have been upgraded to the next generation system (click here to upgrade your card).
Safety Resources
BART will have extra security and staff presence and deploy extra lighting at key station parking lots to enhance safety for fans returning from evening matches.
Emergencies:
- Dial 911
- Call BART Police dispatch directly: 510.464.7000
- Use the emergency call button on trains, located near the doors, to speak to the train operator
- Contact a station agent.
Non-Emergencies:
- Text with BART Police to report concerns at 510-200-0992
- Download the free BART Watch App on the App Store and Google Play to discreetly message BART PD dispatch.
- Use this online link to communicate with police dispatch
Getting to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium)
Take BART + VTA to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) from the East Bay or downtown San Francisco.
BART serves five Bay Area counties connecting the East Bay and San Francisco to the South Bay.
For matches at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium), take BART to Milpitas Station, using or transferring to BART's Green or Orange Line labelled "Berryessa" or "OAK/Berryessa" and use the pedestrian bridge to transfer to the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Light Rail Orange Line. Ride to Lick Mill Station to get to the stadium.
After the match, while exiting the stadium, follow "Gate F" signs to board VTA to get to BART. Gate A goes to Caltrain.
BART and VTA will be matching 20-minute frequencies so the trains line up for a timed transfer. BART's Operations Control Center and VTA's Operations Control Center will be in constant communication.
Riders staying in San Francisco can take Muni to connect to BART to complete their trip.
View Muni's FIFA World Cup information.
Take BART + Caltrain + VTA to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) from San Francisco and San Mateo County:
BART riders coming from San Francisco or San Mateo County will take BART's Red Line labeled "Millbrae" and connect to Caltrain at Millbrae Station exiting towards West Plaza/El Camino Real to Caltrain Southbound, Platform 5. From Caltrain, connect to VTA’s Orange Line at Mountain View Station.
After the match, while exiting the stadium, follow "Gate A" signs to board Caltrain.
View Caltrain’s FIFA World Cup information.
Special Limited-Express Service After Midnight for Evening Matches
BART will run special limited-express service after midnight for matches that start at 8pm and 9pm.
BART will run special limited-express service after midnight for matches that start at 8pm and 9pm.
The last scheduled BART train that stops at all stations systemwide leaves Milpitas at 11:53pm towards the East Bay and San Francisco. The last scheduled BART train to Berryessa Station is 1:47am.
BART will add the following special event trains after midnight that will be timed with the last VTA trains coming from the stadium. There is not a timetable for these departure times because it depends on how long it takes to clear the stadium and get to BART on VTA. But overall, they will likely depart Milpitas every 30 minutes between 12:30am-1:40am.
These special event trains WILL NOT STOP AT ALL BART STATIONS. The trains will only serve Bay Fair, Dublin, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte, Pleasant Hill and Powell St stations.
People taking BART to the stadium and driving to park at BART must leave their cars at these key Easy Bay stations for the return trip: Bay Fair, Dublin, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte and Pleasant Hill. Note, Powell St Station in downtown San Francisco does not have parking.
Specific service of the special limited-express trains:
El Cerrito del Norte- and Dublin-Bound Trains
Two limited-stop-express Orange Line trains for 8pm matches and three trains for 9pm matches will be bound for El Cerrito del Norte. They will leave Milpitas and will stop at Bay Fair, where riders can exit the station, and Dublin-bound riders can transfer to another train to Dublin. The train will then stop at MacArthur where riders can exit. And then the last stop is El Cerrito del Norte.
Pleasant Hill- and Dublin-Bound Trains
Two limited-stop-express Yellow Line trains for 8pm matches and three trains for 9pm matches will be bound for Pleasant Hill. They will leave Milpitas and will stop at Bay Fair, where riders can exit the station and Dublin-bound riders can transfer to another train to Dublin. The train will then stop at MacArthur where riders can exit. And then the last stop is Pleasant Hill.
The above trains will run back-to-back. If you accidently board the wrong train, there will be chance at MacArthur Station to transfer to the other train for El Cerrito del Norte or Pleasant Hill. There will be signs and staff at Milpitas to help you board the right train.
Express Trains to San Francisco (Primarily Powell St Station)
BART will offer limited-stop-express trains from Milpitas into San Francisco for the 8pm and 9pm matches. Specifically:
8pm matches (June 19 and 22nd)
One special event train will depart Milpitas and run without stopping until Bay Fair (where riders can exit or transfer to a Dublin train), then run without stopping until Powell Street Station (the last stop). This train will depart Milpitas after the final VTA train connects riders to BART (this may be as late as 1:40am).
9pm match (June 16th)
One Green Line train will depart Milpitas and run without stopping until Bay Fair (where riders can exit at Bay Fair or transfer to a Dublin train), then run without stopping until West Oakland where it will then make all stops between West Oakland and Daly City. This train will be in front of the final regularly scheduled Yellow Line train to Millbrae (this train does not stop at SFO). Anyone needing to reach stops between Daly City and Millbrae (except SFO) can transfer to that Millbrae train.
A second and final special event train will depart Milpitas after the final VTA train connects riders to BART (this may be as late as 1:40am) and will run without stopping to Powell St Station.
Muni in San Francisco will be providing supplemental service after normal transit operating hours to ensure reliable transportation options for the late-night matches. The Muni special bus shuttle service will circulate between Union Square, SoMA, BART and Caltrain.
San Mateo County riders should take Caltrain home.
BART Resources
Real Time Departures from each station
Tap and Ride contactless payment
Text BART Police to report concerns at 510-200-0992
Take transit to FIFA World Cup fan zones, watch parties, and other events
World Cup excitement will stretch far beyond the matches at Levi's Stadium. Fan zones, watch parties, and cultural celebrations are planned across the Bay Area, many accessible by BART or easy transit connections. More event-specific transit guidance will be added as match schedules and fan programming are finalized.
Carnaval San Francisco (May 23–24)
Take BART to 24th Street Mission Station and walk to festival events in the Mission, including 3v3 pickup soccer on the turf at John O’Connell. Open to the community, all genders and skill levels.
Champions League Final Watch Party at Splash (May 30)
Take BART to Powell Street Station and walk to the Muni T Third service at Union Square Station by following signs on the BART platform and concourse. Enter Muni and take the Muni Metro T Third Street train to UCSF/Chase Center (16th Street) platform. The train may also be labelled "S Shuttle Mission Bay." Exit at the UCSF/Chase Center stop and walk to Splash Sports Bar at Thrive City.
San Jose Earthquakes Celebration of Soccer (June 11–July 19)
Take BART to Berryessa/North San José Station and transfer to VTA Rapid 500 to downtown San José and San Pedro Square. All 104 Matches, No Cover Charge: Every single match of the tournament will be broadcast live across multiple large screens throughout San Pedro Square Market and the surrounding streets. Admission is completely free with RSVP.
San Francisco Fan Zone at China Basin Park (Mission Rock) (June 11–July 19)
Take BART to Powell St. Station and walk to the Muni T Third service at Union Square Station by following signs on the BART platform and concourse. Enter Muni and transfer to Muni T Third to Mission Rock Station.
San Francisco Fan Zone at Pier 39 (June 12–July 19)
Take BART to Embarcadero Station and transfer to the Muni F Market streetcar to Pier 39 (Embarcadero and Stockton St. stop).
San Francisco Fan Zone at Thrive City (June 12–July 19)
Take BART to Powell Street Station and walk to the Muni T Third service at Union Square Station by following signs on the BART platform and concourse. Enter Muni and take the Muni Metro T Third Street train to UCSF/Chase Center (16th Street) platform. The train may also be labelled "S Shuttle Mission Bay." Exit at the UCSF/Chase Center stop.
Oakland Fan Zone at Raimondi Park (June 12)
Take BART to West Oakland Station and walk or transfer to AC Transit Line 22 (previously Line 29) to Raimondi Park.
Walking from West Oakland BART to Raimondi Park (a little less than one mile): From West Oakland, head north on Mandela Parkway, then make a left on 18th or 20th Street to find the park's entrance.
Alternatively, take BART to 19th St. Oakland Station and transfer to AC Transit Line NL to be dropped off directly at Raimondi Park.
Walnut Creek Fan Zone at Fiesta Cultural Street Fair at Hofmann Theatre (June 13)
Take BART to Walnut Creek Station and walk about 10 minutes (half a mile) to the Hofmann Theatre at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Richmond Fan Zone at East Brother Beer Company (June 18)
Take BART to Richmond Station and transfer to AC Transit Route 72M.
Downtown Oakland Fan Zone (June 19)
Take BART to 12th Street/Oakland Station and walk to the street level to the Oakland Marriott City Center located about one block away.
Celebration of Nations - Waterfront Soccer Watch Parties (June 19-June 27)
Take BART to Embarcadero Station then walk about 6 minutes to Salesforce Transit Center to board SF Muni bus 25 for Treasure Island. Disembark at 9th St. and Avenue D and walk about 4 minutes to Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery Tasting Room.
Alameda County Fair Fan Zone (June 19–July 11)
Take BART to Dublin/Pleasanton Station and transfer to Wheels Route 10R. Beginning May 1, the 10R will stop at the fairgrounds’ Yellow Gate on Pleasanton Ave.
Pride House Fan Zone at The Crossing at East Cut (June 19)
Take BART to Embarcadero Station and walk to The Crossing.
Redwood City Fan Zone at Courthouse Square (June 24)
Take BART to Millbrae Station, transfer to Caltrain, and ride to Redwood City Station.
Fan Zone at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (June 25)
Take BART to Berryessa/North Sane Jose Station and transfer to VTA's Rapid 500 bus to San Jose Diridon. Transfer to Santa Cruz Metro bus 17, disembark at Soquel Ave. and Front St., then walk about 0.7 miles to the boardwalk.
Pride House Fan Zone at Yerba Buena Lane (June 25)
Take BART to Powell Street Station or Montgomery Street Station and walk to Yerba Buena Lane.
San Mateo Fan Zone at Central Park (June 25)
Take BART to Millbrae Station, transfer to Caltrain, and ride to San Mateo Station.
Santana Row “Row Cup” Events (June 11–July 19)
Take BART to Berryessa/North San José Station and transfer to VTA Rapid 500 bus to Santa Clara & 5th (at San Jose City Hall.) Then transfer to the VTA 23 bus or Rapid 523 bus and get off at Valley Fair/Santana Row.
San Francisco Fan Zone at Jackson Playground - Quarter Finals Watch Party (July 11)
Take BART to 16th St. Mission Station and transfer to the Muni 22 bus toward Mission Bay. Exit at 16th St. and Wisconsin St. and walk about 0.2 miles to Jackson Playground.
San Carlos Fan Zone at Wheeler Parking Plaza (July 19)
Take BART to Millbrae Station, transfer to Caltrain, and ride to San Carlos Station.