FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zones in San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area has 9 confirmed fan zone locations for the 2026 World Cup — most are free to attend with no ticket required. The city is also hosting 6 World Cup matches.

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Bay Area Fan Zones — 30+ venues region-wide

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📍 Thrive City, China Basin Park, Pier 39 & 30+ venues, Bay Area, CA

🗓 June 11 – July 19, 2026

The Bay Area has 30+ fan zones spread across San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and the wider region — the most distributed fan zone network of any host city. Three main San Francisco zones run the full tournament (Thrive City, China Basin Park/Mission Rock, Pier 39), alongside hubs in San Jose, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.

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All fan zones in San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area has 9 fan zone locations across the area — most are free.

San Francisco

San Francisco Fan Zone at Thrive City

Free

📍 Thrive City, 1725 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

🗓 June 11 – July 19, 2026

The primary SF fan zone at Thrive City — the outdoor plaza of Chase Center (home of the Golden State Warriors). Giant screens, food, and activations for the full tournament.

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San Francisco Fan Zone at China Basin Park (Mission Rock)

Free

📍 China Basin Park at Mission Rock, San Francisco, CA

🗓 June 11 – July 19, 2026

Waterfront fan zone at China Basin Park (Mission Rock), near Oracle Park. Scenic Bay views, big-screen match broadcasts, and fan activations for the full tournament.

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San Francisco Fan Zone at Pier 39

Free

📍 Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA

🗓 June 12 – July 19, 2026

Fan zone at the iconic Pier 39 on the Embarcadero waterfront — one of SF's most visited landmarks. Live match screenings with Bay views from June 12 through to the Final.

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San Francisco Pop-Up Events

Free

📍 Various SF venues

🗓 June 19 – July 11, 2026 (selected dates)

Additional SF events include: Pride House Fan Zone at The Crossing at East Cut (June 19), Celebration of Nations waterfront watch parties at Treasure Island / Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery (June 19–27), Pride House at Yerba Buena Lane (June 25), and the Quarter Finals Watch Party at Jackson Playground (July 11).

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San Jose

San Jose Earthquakes Celebration of Soccer

Free

📍 San Pedro Square, 87 North San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA

🗓 June 11 – July 19, 2026

The main San Jose fan hub at San Pedro Square in downtown SJ, hosted by the San Jose Earthquakes. Live screenings, food vendors, and community events for the full tournament.

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The Row Cup at Santana Row

Free

📍 Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA

🗓 June 11 – July 19, 2026

Full-tournament fan zone at Santana Row — one of San Jose's most popular outdoor shopping and dining destinations. Watch parties and World Cup activations throughout the full tournament.

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East Bay

East Bay Fan Zones

Free

📍 Oakland, Richmond, Walnut Creek & Pleasanton, CA

🗓 June 12 – July 11, 2026 (various dates)

Multiple East Bay events including: Oakland Fan Zone at Raimondi Park (June 12), Richmond Fan Zone at SS Red Oak Victory Historic Ship (June 12 & 25), Richmond at East Brother Beer Company (June 18 & 24), Walnut Creek Fiesta Cultural Street Fair (June 13), Downtown Oakland Fan Zone (June 19), and Fan Zone at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton (June 19 – July 11).

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Peninsula

Peninsula Fan Zones

Free

📍 Redwood City, San Carlos & San Mateo, CA

🗓 June 12 – June 25, 2026 (various dates)

Peninsula events include: Redwood City Fan Zone at Courthouse Square (June 18, 24 & 25), City of San Carlos Fan Zone at Wheeler Parking Plaza (June 12 & July 19), and San Mateo Fan Zone at Central Park (June 25).

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