Levi's Stadium

Levi's Stadium officially opened on July 17, 2014. It is located in Santa Clara, California, 38.3 miles south of San Francisco.

On June 8, 2010, voters in Santa Clara approved Measure J, allowing Santa Clara to lease the land previously used as an overflow parking lot by the Great America theme park. This allowed the 49ers Stadium Authority to begin plans to construct Levi's Stadium for the San Francisco 49ers. Funds for the project were secured on December 13, 2011, and construction started in April 2012.

Santa Clara was chosen after plans to build a new stadium at Candlestick Point, an effort to replace the aging and outdated Candlestick Park, failed when the 49ers and the city of San Francisco could not agree on the new stadium's location. The 49ers offices and training facility have been located in Santa Clara since 1987, so that was the logical next choice.

Tip: August through October can be very warm. Dress accordingly, use sunscreen, and drink plenty of water.

Levi's Stadium and the San Francisco Bay Area were chosen as the host stadium and city for Super Bowl 50, which took place on February 7, 2016.

The stadium will host Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Stadium Name

On May 9, 2013, the 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co. announced a 20-year naming rights proposal to the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. The deal is worth $220 million, making Levi Strauss & Co. a corporate sponsor of the 49ers. At the time, the $11 million per season deal was the second-largest among current NFL naming rights agreements.

Food

Over 180 different food items are served at Levi's Stadium, with 17 types of quick-service concepts named for exactly what they're selling. They include Franks (nitrate-free, with a vegan option), Burgers (with American Kobe beef and vegan burgers), Curry (Indian-style, with spiced naan, cassava chips, and varieties like Rajasthani lamb and vegan navy bean and kale), Tortas, Soft Serve, Barbecue (pulled pork or pulled jackfruit), Panini and Steamed Buns (Asian-style bao in Peking duck, pork belly, and vegan portobello varieties).

Many stands also offer kids' meals, including pizza, hot dogs, and chicken tenders. Vegans and vegetarians also have plenty of options.

On the upper concourse, there is a Mondo Burrito, a taproom with 42 different draft beers, and many places have wine available. There is also Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak & Pub, a high-end steakhouse with a casual pub that is also open on non-game days.

Members of the press are provided three meals on game days within the Verizon Press Level.

Team Store at Levi's Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers' flagship team store is located inside Intel Gate A at Levi's Stadium. The year-round store is 13,000 square feet and features officially licensed team merchandise.

• * Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Closed Wednesdays

There are also numerous smaller stores and kiosks located throughout the stadium.

Team Store Online

You can also purchase merchandise from the San Francisco 49ers Official Online Store.

Tip: While the Levi's Stadium store offers a larger selection than the official online store, much of the inventory is available there. If you see something that you like at the Levi's Stadium store, you can check for it online. You will likely find it cheaper, and it will be delivered to your home.

49ers Museum

Levi's Stadium is home to a 20,000-square-foot interactive museum that highlights the San Francisco 49ers' rich history in the Bay Area and consists of 11 gallery and exhibit spaces. You can stop by the Morabito Theater to watch the history of the 49ers on a 50-by-18-foot Sony 4K screen. The Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame houses life-size statues of the 49ers enshrined in Canton, Ohio. You can even see a re-creation of legendary 49ers head coach Bill Walsh's first office located in Redwood City.

There is a learning center for younger fans and interactive features on the bottom level of the museum. For example, you can practice your field goal skills by kicking through a virtual field goal, practice your endzone dance, learn to cheer with the Gold Rush cheerleaders, try your hand at broadcasting, and try on a 49ers uniform.

There is a fee to enter the museum.

Wi-Fi

There is stadium-wide Wi-Fi available for all fans. You can use it to access statistics, replays, and more via the stadium's official app.

You can also order food from your seat and either pick it up or have it delivered to you for a small fee. The options available for in-seat delivery are limited. You place an order and pay on your mobile device, an estimate for the delivery time is given, a code is made available on your device, and you show that code to the person who delivers your order.

Tip: Allow more time for your order to be delivered than the given estimate. The estimate can be lower than the actual delivery time.

You can also access mobile ticketing, turn-by-turn directions throughout the stadium, and view wait times for concession stands and restrooms. It is estimated that fans within the stadium are at most 10 feet away from a Wi-Fi signal.

Data speeds within the stadium during game time average about 60 Mbps for both download and upload.

Tip: Just to let you know, some phone carriers may be able to beat those speeds in the area of the stadium. For example, T-Mobile offers higher download speeds in the area. Game time speeds will vary.

Solar Power

Levi's Stadium features 49 solar arrays provided by NRG Energy on the roof of the facility to form the NRG Solar Terrace. It also features NRG Solar Bridges that fans cross to access the stadium. These all consist of over 1,150 solar panels. They gather enough energy to power the stadium for every San Francisco 49ers home game.

Clubs

There are 10 clubs located within Levi's Stadium, with the largest being the United Club located on the 300 level of the Suite Tower. It runs the entire length of the field.

Stadium Trivia

• The first pro sports event at Levi's Stadium was an MLS game between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders on August 2, 2014.
• Levi's Stadium is located 38.3 miles south of San Francisco. That is the farthest distance of any NFL stadium from its team's home city.
• You can see downtown San Francisco from the NRG Solar Terrace on a clear day.
• Levi's Stadium is the home of college football's annual Fight Hunger Bowl.
• Levi's Stadium's official groundbreaking took place on April 19, 2012.
• Levi's Stadium's first steel beams were laid down on July 30, 2012.
• Levi's Stadium's first seats were installed on October 1, 2013.
• Levi's Stadium hosted Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016.
• Levi's Stadium was the first NFL stadium to open with LEED Gold certification.

Tickets

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Family-Friendliness

Levi's Stadium offers family restrooms for parents and their small children. Like the other restrooms in the stadium, there can be a wait time for access.

The stadium can be loud for smaller children, especially during player introductions. You may consider bringing baby and infant ear muffs.

While the list of things that cannot be brought into the stadium is long, and you can only bring in clear, larger bags, diaper bags are allowed.

Tip: While the inner concourse is often crowded during games, the outer concourse is not. If you need to, walk there to get around the stadium.

Level-by-Level

Levi's Stadium has nine levels. Some of those levels, such as the Verizon Press Level, are not accessible by fans. Level 2 is the level that sits at street level. Below is a list of the different levels.

• 9
  SAP Tower: NRG Solar Terrance
• 8
  SAP Tower: Verizon Press Level
• 7
  Upper Concourse: Sections 301-328/401-422
  Bud Light Patio and Pepsi Fan Deck
  SAP Tower: Suites 701-734
• 6
  SAP Tower: Suites 601-634
• 5
  Citrix Owners Club
  North and South Suites
  SAP Tower: Suites 501-534
• 4
  Levi's 501 Club
  SAP Tower: Yahoo Fantasy Football Lounge
• 3
  Main Concourse: Sections 101-146/201-231
  SAP Tower: United Club
• 2
  49ers Team Store
  49ers Museum Presented by Sony
  SAP Tower: Atrium
• 1
  Brocade Club
  BNY Mellon Club East
  SAP Tower: BNY Mellon Club West

Nearby Hotels

Below are some links to hotels near the stadium and ordered by distance. These are just for you to refer to and are not an endorsement by this site. The hotels listed below are just minutes from the stadium, with the first two being a short walk away.

Hilton Santa Clara, Santa Clara (0.3 miles)
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara (0.3 miles)
Avatar Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel (0.9 miles)
Marriott Santa Clara-Silicon Valley (0.9 miles)
Extended Stay America San Jose - Santa Clara (1.1 miles)
HYATT house San Jose/Silicon Valley (1.3 miles)
The Plaza Suites (1.4 miles)
Biltmore Hotel and Suites (1.4 miles)
Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley Sunnyvale I (1.5 miles)
Ramada Inn - Silicon Valley (1.5 miles)
HYATT house Santa Clara, Santa Clara (1.6 miles)

Tip: Are you planning a trip to Santa Clara for a game? Stay at one of the hotels within walking distance of the stadium rather than one further away. For example, the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara and Hilton Santa Clara are very close to the stadium, offering an easy walk on game days, and you won't have to worry about parking.

Public Transportation

Levi's Stadium has excellent transit access, including buses, VTA light rail, ACE trains, Capitol Corridor, and Caltrain, which drop fans off within easy walking distance of the stadium.

Tip: If you took a train to the game, allow time to wait in line when leaving the stadium.

Parking

Numerous parking lots are available for San Francisco 49ers games. However, some are a good distance from the stadium itself. Use of public transportation is encouraged.

Tailgating and open-flame cooking are limited to specific parking lots. Check the Levi's Stadium Tailgate Map for more details.

Tip: While parking passes for Levi's Stadium are expensive, some local restaurants offer parking passes when you eat there. For example, Mikayla's Restaurant, just down the street from Levi's Stadium, offers an "Eat Here on Game Day & Park Free" pass.

Directions

Traveling from the North (San Francisco Area)
Take the 101 South to the 237 East. Exit Great America Parkway toward Lafayette St. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Great America Pkwy, and merge onto Great America Pkwy. Turn left onto Tasman Dr.

Traveling from the North (Oakland Area)
Take the 880 South to the 237 West. Exit Great America Parkway toward Lafayette St. Turn left onto Great America Pkwy. Turn left onto Tasman Dr.

Traveling from the South
Take the 101 North. Exit Great America Parkway toward Bowers Avenue. Turn right onto Great America Pkwy. Turn right onto Tasman Dr.

Stadium Tours

Levi's Stadium tours are available on most days when there is no home game. The tours walk fans through the Verizon Press Level, club suites, NRG Solar Terrace, and other stadium areas that may not normally be accessible to fans.

More information on public stadium tours