Take VTA to the World Cup

June 13 - July 1, 2026

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Qatar vs Switzerland

Plan Your VTA Trip to Levi's Stadium

VTA provides direct bus and light rail service to Levi's Stadium on game days.

Match Schedule

Group Stage

Qatar vs Switzerland

Saturday, June 13, 2026 12:00 PM PDT
Group Stage

Austria vs Jordan

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:00 PM PDT
Group Stage

UEFA Path C Winner vs Paraguay

Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 PM PDT
Group Stage

Jordan vs Algeria

Monday, June 22, 2026 8:00 PM PDT
Group Stage

Paraguay vs Australia

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 PM PDT
Round of 32

Round of 32 — Winner Group D vs 3rd Place B/E/F/I/J

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 5:00 PM PDT

Getting There

From ACE Train

ACE
Varies (Stockton ~2hr, Pleasanton ~1hr) Varies by origin Special event service only
  1. Take ACE special event train direct to Great America
  2. Walk 10 minutes to Levi's Stadium

ACE runs direct event trains for major events at Levi's. Book your return ticket in advance — event trains sell out.

From BART (Milpitas)

BART
~20 min from Milpitas BART $2.50 Clipper / $2.75 cash Every 15 min (extra service on match days)
  1. Take BART to Milpitas Station
  2. Transfer to VTA Orange Line light rail (platform is adjacent)
  3. Ride 3 stops to Great America Station
  4. Walk 10 minutes to Levi's Stadium (follow signs)

VTA ambassadors will be at Milpitas Station to assist with transfers. Load your Clipper card before arriving.

From Caltrain (Mountain View)

Caltrain
~30 min from Mountain View Caltrain Caltrain varies by origin + $2.50 VTA Caltrain every 30 min; VTA every 15 min
  1. Take Caltrain to Mountain View Station
  2. Walk to VTA Mountain View light rail platform (adjacent)
  3. Take VTA Orange Line toward Alum Rock
  4. Ride to Great America Station (~15 min)
  5. Walk 10 minutes to Levi's Stadium

Caltrain runs extra post-game service. Check caltrain.com for World Cup schedules.

From Capitol Corridor

Capitol Corridor
Varies (Sacramento ~3hr, Oakland ~1.5hr) Varies by origin Limited event service
  1. Take Capitol Corridor to Santa Clara/Great America Station
  2. Walk or take shuttle to Levi's Stadium

Book early — event trains sell out. Capitol Corridor offers advance purchase discounts at capitolcorridor.org.

VTA Light Rail

VTA
Varies by boarding station $2.50 Clipper / $2.75 cash Every 15 min (extra match-day service)
  1. Board VTA Orange Line at any station
  2. Ride to Great America Station
  3. Walk 10 minutes to Levi's Stadium

VTA runs return service for 1 hour after each match. Last trains depart Great America ~1 hour post-game.

Parking

Red 1

ADA Tailgate
Cashless — Pre-purchase via Ticketmaster
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way Great America Pkwy to Tasman Dr Parking Info
Closest to stadium. ADA parking available. Tailgating allowed in designated areas.

Red 2

ADA Tailgate
Cashless — Pre-purchase via Ticketmaster
4600 Marie P DeBartolo Way Great America Pkwy to Tasman Dr Parking Info
ADA parking available. Tailgating allowed in designated areas.

Red 3

Tailgate
Cashless — Pre-purchase via Ticketmaster
4400 Marie P DeBartolo Way Great America Pkwy to Tasman Dr Parking Info
Tailgating allowed in designated areas. No ADA in this lot.

Clipper Card Guide

The Clipper card is your all-in-one transit pass for the Bay Area. Use it on VTA light rail, BART, Caltrain, and more.

Where to Get One

  • Any BART or Caltrain station ticket machine
  • Online at clippercard.com
  • Walgreens and select retail locations

Mobile Clipper

Add Clipper to your iPhone Wallet or Google Pay for tap-and-go access. No physical card needed.

Fares for World Cup

VTA single ride: $2.50 (Clipper) / $2.75 (cash). Day pass: $7.50. BART and Caltrain fares vary by distance.

Tips

Load your Clipper card before match day to avoid lines at station machines. Keep at least $10 loaded for round-trip transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clipper is the fastest way to pay for VTA, BART, and Caltrain. Load your card at any station or online at clippercard.com. Mobile Clipper is available on iPhone and Android.

VTA runs extra light rail service for 1 hour after each match. Check vta.org/worldcup for specific departure times for your match date.

Yes, 20 lots in 5 color zones. All parking is cashless and must be pre-purchased via Ticketmaster. Arrive at least 2 hours early.

Take Caltrain from SF to Mountain View, then transfer to VTA Orange Line light rail to Great America Station. Total trip: ~1.5 hours.

Take BART to Milpitas Station, then transfer to VTA Orange Line to Great America Station. Total trip: ~1 hour from downtown Oakland.

Yes. ADA parking is available in every zone. Accessible shuttles serve the Yellow Zone. The stadium and transit stations are fully ADA compliant.

Tailgating is allowed in Red Zone and some Blue Zone lots only. No tailgating in Pink, Green, or Yellow zones. Check your lot assignment.

Bring sunscreen, water, your Clipper card, and a mobile charger. Stadium has a clear bag policy. No umbrellas, large bags, or outside food/drink.

Yellow Zone lots require a free shuttle to the stadium. All other zones are within walking distance.

Designated rideshare zone on Tasman Drive, east side of the stadium. Follow signage for 'Rideshare'.