The Bay Area is preparing to host the Super Bowl on Feb. 8.
And after the tragic 49ers loss last weekend, the region is also preparing for an influx of visitors from out of town, coming to support their team in the big game. (We are not bitter, though.)
Super Bowl LX — a.k.a. Super Bowl 60 — will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, and this high-traffic day will be something of a nightmare to navigate for even the most fervent football fans.
So if you’re planning on attending the Super Bowl in Santa Clara in a few weeks’ time, keep reading for our quick logistical guide on attending the game at Levi’s Stadium. (And if you’re a Bay Area local looking for street closure information for Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara, we have that too.)
Since information can change quickly, be sure to follow the Levi’s Stadium event page and social media accounts for last-minute updates.
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Ticketmaster sells verified tickets, including resale ones, on its website.
For those who live life on the edge, according to Ticketmaster’s FAQ, tickets will “remain available for resale on the NFL Ticket Exchange up to 60 minutes after kickoff.”
But be warned: As of publication, the lowest price for Super Bowl tickets is around $7,410. On Location is an official partner of the NFL and still has more luxury packages available for the game, starting at $7,750.
You can also try your luck with other resale websites like StubHub.
Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. PST on Feb. 8, and gates to Levi’s Stadium open several hours before, at 11:30 a.m.
According to the National Football League, “security screening in and around Levi’s Stadium will be significantly heightened for Super Bowl LX.” With that, expected traffic and tailgating, you’ll want to make sure you get to the stadium early for a more comfortable entry.
Expect road closures in Santa Clara and San Francisco
There will be several closures of parking lots, shuttle routes, walkways and bike paths around Levi’s Stadium and Santa Clara generally, mostly due to Super Bowl security.
The major one to know: Stars & Stripes Drive is now closed and will remain so through Feb. 22. However, “access to the Great America Transit Station will be maintained.”
You can get local updates from local officials by texting SBLX to 888-777 (Santa Clara) and SUPERBOWL to 672-83 (San Mateo).
San Francisco will also be hosting an array of Super Bowl-related events up until Feb. 10. There will be traffic and closures around Howard Street, Fourth Street and Mission Street, around the Moscone Center and at other locations, including Grace Cathedral. You can view a detailed map of these changes on the SF Bay Area Super Bowl website, and get real-time updates about traffic by texting SuperBowlSF to 888-777.
More information on how to book official parking at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX will be available on Jan. 30.
If you need accessible parking, according to Levi’s Stadium, you should contact the Super Bowl LX coordinator at superbowlada@gmail.com or +1-888-745-1455.
You can always try for unofficial parking near the stadium, which you can find on third-party websites like ParkWhiz or SpotHero. These will likely still mean a long walk — almost a mile — to the stadium. If you’re doing this, be sure to map the route using a tool like Google Maps to ensure you know how long you have to walk and the shortest route to do so.
Some of your walk will be on a gravel path, which can be hard on the feet, so wear comfy shoes. Reddit users advised that pedicabs may be available to take you to the stadium.
Traffic on the roads surrounding Levi’s Stadium will be heavy – but the Bay Area does have plenty of transit options to get to the venue, which is very close to the Great America VTA station.
Expect large crowds on public transit to the game, map out your route and keep track of scheduling to make sure you don’t get stranded after the game.
Will I need to buy my public transit tickets to the Super Bowl in advance?
Virtually all Bay Area public transit services, including VTA in Santa Clara, use Clipper Card to pay for their services. But if you don’t want to purchase one, a convenient alternative for out-of-towners is tapping your credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay directly on the turnstile — no Clipper required.
Other non-Clipper transit agencies, like the Capitol Corridor train network, highly recommend you buy tickets before Super Bowl Sunday — as they expect trains to reach capacity.
Keep in mind that the following are subject to change on the day of the Super Bowl:
VTA Light Rail
Great America and Lick Mill stations are the VTA stations closest to Levi’s Stadium. You can view the available rail and bus service on VTA’s Super Bowl page.
Caption: Pre-event VTA services on Super Bowl Sunday. Image from Valley Transportation Authority.
According to VTA’s website, there will be extra light rail and bus return service up to two hours after the game. But, the agency said, that two-hour timer “will start when the game ends, NOT 2 hours after the trophy ceremony.”
“We encourage customers to reach their return stop location immediately following the event,” the agency’s website reads. “Light rail customers need to get in queue lines on the Gate A side of the stadium for those traveling to Mountain View/Caltrain or Gate F for those traveling to Milpitas BART, Alum Rock, Winchester and Santa Teresa.”
Caption: Post-event VTA services on Super Bowl Sunday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Image from Valley Transportation Authority.
For a more personalized trip, you can plan out your route on VTA’s website.
Caltrain
Caltrain is expected to provide “its regular half-hourly weekend service” for the Super Bowl.
You should take the Caltrain to Mountain View Station and then transfer to the VTA Light Rail Orange.
You can plan out your trip using Caltrain’s website.
Capitol Corridor
Capital Corridor has a detailed breakdown of how to get to Levi’s Stadium from San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose and Sacramento.
You can view the full schedule on its website (link to PDF), and get off at the Great America stop to get to Levi’s Stadium. The last train leaves Great America around 9 p.m.
According to a notice by Capitol Corridor, all services for Super Bowl Sunday “will require reservations and tickets will need to be purchased ahead of your chosen train’s departure,” and that the agency does “expect trains to reach capacity.”
Keep in mind that Capitol Corridor does not accept Clipper Cards, and you will need to buy a train ticket either online or at the station.
ACE Rail
ACE Rail’s schedule for the Super Bowl is available on its website.
Get off the Great America stop for Levi’s Stadium. The returning train leaving Great America heads out at 9:30 p.m. A round-trip ticket bought in the ACE Rail app is around $20, and you can map out your route on ACE’s homepage.
ACE does not use Clipper Cards, and you will need to buy tickets either online or at the station.
BART
If you are coming from the East Bay, take BART to the Milpitas Station and transfer to the VTA Light Rail Orange Line. (You will need to walk over the pedestrian bridge to access VTA services.) You’ll then ride to the Lick Mill Station for Levi’s Stadium.
If you are coming from San Francisco or San Mateo County, take BART to Millbrae Station, then head towards West Plaza/El Camino Real to Caltrain Southbound on Platform 5. Get off at Mountain View and transfer to VTA’s Orange Line to Lick Mill or Great America.
You can map out your route on BART’s Trip Planner.
According to the NFL website, a “dedicated geofence will be in place on gameday that is separate from the Super Bowl week rideshare locations.”
What this means: If you’re trying to call a Lyft or Uber to Levi’s Stadium after the game, these Super Bowl locations will automatically appear on your rideshare app, and generally be around Red Lot 7.
You should expect high ride costs due to the sheer number of rideshare requests expected that day.
A key way to get through the gate a little quicker is to follow the bag policy. There is no bag check service at Levi’s Stadium for the Super Bowl, and KQED also advises you not to leave anything in your car if you choose to park at or near the venue.
Levi’s Stadium will be adhering to the NFL’s own policy for security. According to the NFL, it “reserves the right to prohibit any item deemed dangerous or inappropriate.”
While the NFL discourages you altogether from bringing a bag to the stadium, permitted items include:
According to the website, an “exception will be made for medically necessary items after thorough inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.”
Items you cannot bring to the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium include:
Items you can bring into the stadium include:
Phone charging stations are available within the stadium.
Levi’s Stadium has an online guide to its accessible services, which includes information about accessible seating and companion seats, bathroom services, elevator facilities and how to request access to closed captioning. There is also a Mobility Assistance in the stadium’s lobby.
If you need accessible parking, you should contact superbowlada@gmail.com or +1-888-745-1455 for more direct support.
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