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  • May 12, 2026

Your Airport for International Soccer this Summer

The world's biggest soccer tournament is coming to the Bay Area, and SJC is your easiest way to get here.

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium: Right in Our Backyard

Good news for soccer fans: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (AKA Levi's® Stadium) in Santa Clara is hosting six exciting international matches, just minutes from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). Whether you're flying in from across the country or around the world, we're the closest major airport to the action.

The Matches Coming to the Bay Area

Fans can catch these games right here in Santa Clara:

  • Qatar vs. Switzerland – Group B: Saturday, June 13
  • Austria vs. Jordan – Group J: Tuesday, June 16
  • Türkiye vs. Paraguay – Group D: Friday, June 19
  • Jordan vs. Algeria – Group J: Monday, June 22
  • Paraguay vs. Australia – Group D: Thursday, June 25
  • Round of 32 Match: Wednesday, July 1

Why Fly Into SJC?

Flying into San José makes sense for soccer fans – we’re less than 5 miles from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, so you’ll spend less time traveling and more time enjoying the matches.

You’ll find:

  • Quicker security lines and easy-to-navigate terminals
  • Easy parking and pickup options
  • Great food and shopping throughout

Getting from SJC to the Stadium

Getting to the matches from SJC is Simple:

  • Public Transit: VTA Route 60 to light rail (Green Line) take about 45-60 minutes
  • Rental Car: All major companies available (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty) 
  • Rideshare: Typically take about 15-20 minutes (including Lyft, Tesla, Turo, Uber, Waymo and Wingz)
  • Taxi: Always available at our taxi stands

Plan Your Trip

Now’s the time to start planning. Flights will fill up fast, so booking now can give you the best options.

For visitor information and things to do while in town including concerts, watch parties and more, check out the City of San José's official events page: sj26.sanjose.org/world-cup  

And don’t forget these tips when heading home:

  • International travelers: Arrive at least 3 hours early before departure
  • Domestic travelers: Plan to arrive 2 hours before departure

Ready to Book?

Visit flysanjose.com to search and book flights, explore different transportation option, check flight schedules and find terminal maps and directions.

See you at the games!