Take BART to FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties and other events
It's the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Though the region's tournament run has included, there are BART is helping fans get to matches, watch parties, and events across the region!
Find guidance for getting to all the fun at the bottom of this page.
BART welcomes fans to the Bay
For the World Cup, BART has bolstered our staff and security presence, run longer trains, posted additional directional signage, and is making special onboard announcements to help visitors and occasional riders navigate our system. We've also deployed extra lighting at key station parking lots to enhance safety for fans returning from evening matches.
Unlike many rail systems around the country, BART is not implementing surge pricing for FIFA. Riders will pay the regular fare.
We even made a special BARTy Mascot Premiere Soccer shirt, available on Railgoods.com.
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.
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.