Take BART to see Team USA in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds
Team USA is coming to the Bay!
On July 1, the national team touches down at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds. Kickoff is at 5pm.
BART and our regional transit partners are prepared to get fans to World Cup matches and the watch parties and fan events happening across the Bay Area. Find our guide on taking public transit to all the World Cup happenings below.
Unlike many rail systems around the country, BART will not be implementing surge pricing for FIFA. Riders will pay the regular fare.
BART is bolstering our staff and security presence, running longer trains, and offer special limited-express service after midnight for late-night matches. We've also deployed 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Spark Social SF Watch Parties (June 11–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 and walk approximately five minutes north to Spark Social SF.
Match Day Watch Party at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara (June 13–July 1)
Take BART to Milpitas Station and transfer to VTA Orange Line toward Lick Mill/Levi's Stadium. Disembark at Lick Mill and walk about 20 minutes to the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara at 5101 Great America Parkway.
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.
Summer Soccer Celebration at the Alameda County Fair (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.
Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest (June 20–21)
Take BART to Millbrae Station, transfer to Caltrain Express 518 San Jose Diridon, and ride to Sunnyvale Station. Cityline Sunnyvale is about an 8 minute walk from the station.
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.
Official SF Pride Block Party and Pride House Game Day Watch Party 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 and Watch Party at Central Park (June 25)
Take BART to Millbrae Station, transfer to Caltrain, and ride to San Mateo Station.
The Row Cup at Santa Row (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 Carlos Soccer Final Watch Party and Fan Fest (July 19)
Take BART to Millbrae Station, transfer to Caltrain, and ride to San Carlos Station.