# San Francisco 49ers: Levi's Stadium Game Day Guide > Prices, parking, seating and transit for NFL games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. This guide covers the 2026 NFL Season, last updated 2026-09-01. See Provenance for which figures were independently verified. Source: https://visityourteam.com/nfl/49ers League: NFL | Division: NFC West Data source: AI-researched estimates ## Venue | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Name | Levi's Stadium | | Location | Santa Clara, CA | | Capacity | 68,500 | | Surface | Grass | | Roof | Open Air | | Opened | 2014 | | Coordinates | 37.4033, -121.9694 | | Official site | https://levisstadium.com | ## Game Day Cost Cheapest realistic single-person game day at Levi's Stadium: **$134** ($90 ticket + $30 parking + $8 food + $6 drink). | Category | Lowest price | | --- | --- | | Ticket | $90 | | Parking | $30 | | Food item | $8 | | Drink | $6 | ### Ticket tiers | Tier | Price | Basis | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Upper Level (300-Level) | $90 | secondary-market median | Highest seats with full-field views and Silicon Valley skyline backdrop | | End Zone (100-Level) | $165 | secondary-market median | Behind the end zone with close goal-line views and excellent game-day atmosphere | | 200-Level Mezzanine | $225 | secondary-market median | Mid-level with balanced sightlines and access to the Levi's 501 Club | | Lower Sideline (100-Level) | $350 | secondary-market median | | | Levi's Suite / BNY Mellon Club | $700 | secondary-market median | All-inclusive premium seating with indoor lounge, gourmet dining, and in-seat service | ### Concession prices | Item | Category | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Beef Birria Pupusas | Regional | not published | | Bulgogi Cheesesteak | Regional | not published | | Butter Chicken Wings | Regional | not published | | Silva Faithful Frank | Regional | not published | | Carne Asada Fries | Regional | not published | | Crab Sammie | Regional | not published | | Garlic Fries | Regional | $12 | | Garlic Noodles | Regional | not published | | Chicken Al Pastor Taco | Regional | not published | | Hamburger | Classic | not published | | Cheese Pizza Deep Dish | Classic | not published | | Pepperoni Pizza Deep Dish | Classic | not published | | Brisket Sandwich | Classic | not published | | Pulled Pork Sandwich | Classic | not published | | Cheesesteak Sandwich | Classic | not published | | Chicken Guy Classic Sandwich | Classic | not published | | Chicken Fritters | Classic | not published | | Guacamole & Chips | Snacks | not published | | Tostitos Loaded Nachos | Snacks | not published | | Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait | Snacks | not published | | Crispy Chicken Wrap | Healthy | not published | | Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap | Healthy | not published | | Hot Coffee | Non-Alcoholic | not published | | Elysian Brewing Hazy '96 | Beer | not published | | Stone Brewing Delicious IPA | Beer | not published | ## Parking Levi's Stadium offers color-coded parking lots (Blue/Green/Red) with prices varying by proximity. Prepurchase is recommended - credit card lots available day-of but limited and pricier. VTA Light Rail to Great America station is the best no-car option. | Lot | Price | Distance | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Blue Lot (General) | $60 | 0.2-0.5 miles | Standard game-day parking in main lots. Prepurchase recommended - credit card lots available day-of but limited and may cost more. | | Green Lot (Preferred) | $85 | 0.1-0.3 miles | Closer lots with shorter walks. Better post-game exit routes via Tasman Drive. | | Red Lot (VIP/Premium) | $150 | 0.1 miles | Closest parking to stadium entrance. Premium positioning for season ticket holders and VIP. | | Great America Overflow Lots | $30 | 0.5-0.8 miles | Overflow lots at California's Great America. Budget option with longer walk through the Tasman Drive corridor. | ### Getting here without a car Not parking. These are transit fares, walks and drop-off points. | Option | Cost | Distance | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | VTA Light Rail (No Car Needed) | $3 | 0.3 miles from station | Take VTA light rail to Great America station, then walk to the stadium. No traffic, no parking needed. | ### Parking tips - Pre-purchase parking through the 49ers app or ParkWhiz, lots can fill for marquee matchups. - Great America Parkway is the main artery and gets heavily congested. Arrive 2+ hours early if driving. - VTA light rail from Great America station is the most stress-free option, no traffic and a short walk. - Post-game: stay in the lots for 30-45 minutes to let Great America Parkway and Tasman Drive clear. - Caltrain from San Francisco connects at Mountain View to VTA, a full car-free option from the city. - Handicap parking is available in all zones with a valid placard, pre-purchase through the 49ers app. ## Seating Levi's Stadium seats about 68,500, and the shape of it is unusual: the lower bowl holds over 45,000, the largest in the NFL, so a far higher share of the building is close to the field than at most stadiums. Against that, the suites and clubs are stacked into a tower down one sideline — the United Club alone runs 25,000 square feet along the whole length of the field on the SAP Tower's 300 level — and the opposite sideline has no structure above it at all. That asymmetry decides how much sun your seat gets, and it is the single most consequential thing about sitting here. | Section | Price range | View | Pros | Cons | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Levi's Suite / BNY Mellon Club | $600 - $1,500+ | Field level behind the sidelines, in one of the two private BNY Mellon Clubs. | Two private clubs at field level, one behind each sideline; Exclusive access to players during 49ers games; Climate-controlled space in a stadium with very little shade | The most expensive ticket at Levi's; Field level costs you the overview that any raised seat gives | | Cache Creek / U.S. Bank Field Club (50-Yard Line) | $550 - $1,300+ | At the 50-yard line, the most central position in the stadium. | The best line on the field, and one of the most premium spaces in the building; Access to private lounges including the Foxconn Club, the Levi's 501 Club, the United Club and the Graton Winners Club | Priced as hospitality rather than as a seat; The lounge access is much of the value | | United Club (300 Level, SAP Tower) | $300 - $800+ | The 300 level of the SAP Tower, running the entire length of the field with direct views of it. | The largest indoor club space at Levi's, 25,000 square feet; Runs the full length of the field, so no part of the play is at an angle; Indoor and climate-controlled — the shade problem solved rather than endured | Tower height, so the players are small; One sideline only | | Lower Sideline (100-Level) | $250 - $550 | | The best ordinary sightline, in a lower bowl of over 45,000 — the biggest in the league; A far larger share of Levi's seats are genuinely close than at most stadiums | Which sideline matters: one has the tower above it and one has nothing, and the difference in sun is severe | | 200-Level Mezzanine | $170 - $380 | The middle ring, raised over the lower bowl with the whole formation visible. | High enough to read the play before it happens | Exposed on the side without the tower | | End Zone (100-Level) | $120 - $280 | | The best angle in the building on a goal-line play | End-on, so route depth is hard to judge; No cover at either end | | Upper Level (300-Level) | $65 - $180 | The top ring, high above the field with the whole bowl and the South Bay beyond. | Height enough to see the whole play develop | The most exposed seats in a stadium already short of shade; Steep, and far from the field | Official seat map: https://levisstadium.com/levis-stadium-seating-map/ ## Getting There Levi's Stadium is reached by more separate rail operators than any other NFL venue here — VTA light rail stops at Great America Station on the stadium's north side, and ACE and Capitol Corridor run in from the Central Valley and the Sacramento corridor respectively. Driving is the one leg the stadium declines to document, offering an address box rather than a route. **Driving.** The stadium publishes no driving route: its directions page is an address box that generates step-by-step directions, and it points event-day drivers to the parking pages, where the route varies by which lot you hold. **Public transit.** VTA light rail drops off and picks up at Great America Station on the north side of the stadium, with service to Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara and Campbell. VTA buses serve Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale, dropping at Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway and at Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol. From San Francisco, Caltrain riders transfer to VTA light rail's Orange Line at Mountain View station. ACE trains run direct from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont. Capitol Corridor serves the stadium from Auburn, Sacramento, Davis, Martinez, Berkeley, Oakland, Hayward, Fremont and San Jose among others. **Rideshare.** Uber and Lyft serve Levi's Stadium with designated pickup/dropoff on Tasman Drive east of the stadium. From downtown San Francisco, $45-65 (surge pricing common on game days). From San Jose, $15-22. From Palo Alto, $18-25. Post-game surge can be significant. Walk to Tasman Drive lots for faster pickup. ### Transit options | Option | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | VTA Light Rail (Great America Station) | $2.50 | VTA light rail drops you at Great America station, a 10-minute walk to Levi's Stadium. Connects from downtown San Jose. | | Caltrain (from San Francisco, 4 zones) + VTA transfer to Great America | $13.25 | Take Caltrain from San Francisco to Mountain View, then VTA light rail to Great America station near the stadium | | Rideshare (from San Francisco) | $55 | Uber/Lyft from downtown San Francisco, 45-60 minutes depending on 101/280 traffic | | Driving (from San Francisco) | $0 | US-101 South or I-280 South to Santa Clara, exit at Great America Parkway. 45-60 minutes without traffic, 75-90+ on game days. | ## Tailgating Levi's Stadium keeps tailgating tightly inside the parking stall: tables, chairs, coolers and barbecues all have to stay within your party's own bay, and a setup is limited to the lined space plus the ground directly in front of or behind the vehicle. Canopies cap at 8 by 8 feet, and a vehicle longer than 18 feet or wider than 8 cannot use a lined space at all. Two prohibitions catch people out because they are absolute rather than conditional — glass containers are not permitted in any lot, and amplified sound is banned outright. Tailgating ceases after kickoff, and non-compliance means ejection from the lot with no compensation. ### Rules - Tailgating is limited to the lined parking space and the area directly behind or in front of each vehicle. - All tables, chairs, coolers, barbecues and similar items must be kept within the parking stall of your party. - Tents or canopies exceeding an 8' x 8' footprint are not permitted, and vehicles longer than 18' or wider than 8' may not park in a lined parking space. - Appropriate receptacles must be used for the disposal of hot coals. - Glass containers are not permitted in any lot. - Amplified sound is prohibited. - Outside catering companies are not permitted in Levi's Stadium parking lots. - Tailgating ceases after kickoff. - Non-compliance may result in ejection from the lot without compensation. ### Best areas | Area | Description | | --- | --- | | The stadium parking lots | The stadium lots, where tailgating happens one party per lined stall. Everything — tables, chairs, coolers, barbecues — stays within your own bay plus the ground directly in front of or behind the vehicle, and glass is banned across every lot. | | Hot coal disposal points | Appropriate receptacles must be used for hot coals rather than the ground or a bin in the lot. Worth locating before you light the barbecue rather than after. | | The oversize-vehicle problem | Any vehicle over 18 feet long or 8 feet wide is not permitted to park in a lined parking space, so an RV, long van or trailer needs a different arrangement with the stadium rather than a standard lot pass. | ## Food & Drink Levi's Stadium leans into Northern California's culinary identity with signature garlic fries, sourdough bread bowl clam chowder, tri-tip sandwiches, and a strong Bay Area craft beer selection. Anchor Steam, San Francisco's iconic brewery, headlines the beer program alongside rotating local craft selections. Napa Valley wine is available by the glass, reflecting the proximity to California's wine country. Stadium prices reflect the Bay Area's high cost of living, but the quality and regional authenticity are genuine. Outside the stadium, the Santa Clara area offers limited walkable options, but downtown San Jose (15 minutes by VTA) has a vibrant restaurant scene. ### Nearby restaurants | Name | Cuisine | Price range | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chicken Meets Rice - Santa Clara (Tasman Dr) | Asian Fusion Restaurant | $$ | 4.5 | | Pizza My Heart | Pizza Restaurant | $ | 4.4 | | HiroNori \| Craft Ramen | Ramen Restaurant | $$ | 4.3 | | Mikayla's Cafe | Breakfast Restaurant | $$ | 4.3 | | Golkonda Indian Cuisine | Indian Restaurant | $$ | 4.2 | | Clara's Junction | American Restaurant | $$ | 4.1 | | Wingstop | Chicken Wings Restaurant | $$ | 4.1 | | Circuit Restaurant & Patio | Californian Restaurant | $$ | 4 | ## Game Day Timeline Levi's Stadium sits in the heart of Santa Clara's Silicon Valley, about 45 miles south of San Francisco. Opened in 2014, it's a modern, tech-forward venue that reflects its surroundings with a dedicated stadium app, high-speed Wi-Fi, and mobile ordering. The open-air design means you're exposed to the pleasant Northern California weather, warm sun for early-season afternoon games and cool evenings in December. The 49ers' passionate fanbase fills the stadium with red and gold, continuing a tradition that dates back to the dynasty years at Candlestick Park. The adjacent area features limited pregame options compared to urban stadiums, but the tailgating culture in the lots is strong and the garlic fries are famous nationwide. | Time | What happens | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | 5 hours before | Parking Lots Open | Stadium parking lots open for tailgating. Bay Area fans arrive early to claim spots and fire up grills in the California sunshine. | | 3-4 hours before | Tailgate Scene Builds | The lots fill with red and gold. Garlic fries aromas mix with grilled tri-tip as 49ers Faithful prepare for kickoff. Cornhole boards and footballs come out. | | 2 hours before | Gates Open | Stadium gates open. Head inside early to explore the concourses, check out the Levi's 501 Club, and grab the famous garlic fries before lines build. | | 90 minutes before | Player Warmups | Players take the field for warmups under the Northern California sun. Lower bowl end zone sections offer the best views of stretching and drills. | | 30 minutes before | Find Your Seats | Grab a sourdough bread bowl and settle into your seats. The pregame video tribute and player introductions build energy across the open-air bowl. | | Kickoff | Game Time | The Faithful roar as the 49ers take the field. The open-air stadium lets the Bay Area sun (or evening chill) be part of the experience. | | Post-game | Exit Strategy | VTA light rail runs extended post-game service. Rideshare pickup is on Tasman Drive. Many fans tailgate post-game in the lots to let traffic clear on Great America Parkway. | ## Lodging | Hotel | Per night | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Hyatt Regency Santa Clara | $180 | 0.4 miles | | Hilton Santa Clara | $180 | 0.4 miles | | Santa Clara Marriott | $180 | 0.9 miles | | Element by Marriott Santa Clara | $180 | 1.2 miles | | Hyatt House San Jose/Silicon Valley | $180 | 1.3 miles | ## Typical Weather | Month | High (F) | Low (F) | Precipitation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | September | 81 | 57 | 0.1 inches | | October | 76 | 53 | 0.5 inches | | November | 66 | 46 | 1.3 inches | | December | 60 | 42 | 2.3 inches | | January | 60 | 42 | 2.8 inches | ## Verified Venue Policies ### Accessible entry Wheelchair assistance is available after security at every Levi's Stadium entry gate, and an accessible drop-off is available near Patrick Henry Drive and Great America Parkway. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Call the Mobility Assistance Team at 408-579-4610 when wheelchair service is needed. Source: [Levi's Stadium Accessible Services](https://levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Accessible seating Accessible and companion seating is offered in many stadium locations, but same-day accessible-seat exchanges are not available for 49ers games. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - When inventory is available, exchange requests are handled electronically during the week before the game. Source: [Levi's Stadium Accessible Services](https://levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Alcohol sales cutoff Alcohol sales stop at the end of the third quarter or earlier at stadium management's discretion. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Bag policy Clear bags may be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches; one-gallon clear freezer bags and non-clear clutches no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are also permitted. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Medical bags are inspected and tagged, and diaper bags accompanying a child are permitted after inspection. - All approved bags may be inspected again inside the stadium. Source: [Levi's Stadium Bag Policy](https://levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Bag storage Mobile Locker Co. operates two bag-check locations for $20 per bag. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Locations are in the RV Parking Lot near the Hilton and on Tasman Drive near the northeast Gate F entrance. Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Tickets for children Every guest age 2 or older must have a ticket for admission. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Family restrooms Private family restrooms with baby-changing tables are available on every concourse and on club and suite levels. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Public family restrooms include locations near Sections 108, 127, 309, and 320. Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### First aid First aid is available on the main concourse near Section 122, the upper concourse near Section 323, and in the SAP Suite Tower Atrium. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Gate opening Stadium opening times vary by event; check the event guide or ticket details for the applicable entry time. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Guest services Guest-service kiosks are available on the main and upper concourses and inside the SAP Tower Atrium. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - For an in-stadium conduct or safety concern, text SUPPORT and the issue and location to 573-549-4357. Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Mobile tickets 49ers tickets can be managed in the official 49ers app, and the ticket barcode must be visible for scanning at the entry gates. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Remote ticket-assistance booths are outside Gates A and C and at the Visa Box Office inside Gate F. Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Nursing and lactation Sutter Health lactation pods are available in the North Atrium, South Atrium, and near Sections 106 and 125. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Outside food and drink Food may enter in clear plastic wrapping or bags that comply with the stadium bag policy; fruit must be cut into pieces, and only sealed plastic water bottles are permitted. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - The dedicated bag policy limits permitted plastic water bottles to less than 24 ounces. Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Prohibited items The stadium prohibits non-compliant bags, alcohol, cans and glass bottles, coolers, weapons, drones, laptops, large camera lenses, noisemakers, projectiles, fireworks, and other listed items. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Review the complete official list before leaving home because permitted-item rules can vary by event. Source: [Levi's Stadium Bag Policy](https://levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Re-entry Re-entry is not permitted; in an emergency, contact the ticket scanner or security supervisor at the nearest gate before leaving. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Sensory services The Sutter Health Sensory Room in the South Atrium provides a quiet space away from stadium activity. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Service animals Task-trained service dogs and miniature horses, including animals in training, are permitted and must remain leashed. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Relief areas are near Gates A, B, and C by the bridges; emotional-support animals are not permitted. Source: [Levi's Stadium Accessible Services](https://levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Smoking and vaping Levi's Stadium is smoke-free, including cigarettes, vaping, e-cigarettes, and marijuana; designated smoking areas exist at select locations within the stadium perimeter. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ### Venue payments Levi's Stadium is cashless; reverse ATMs and cash-to-card kiosks are available on the main and upper concourses. Applies to: San Francisco 49ers games - Cash-to-card transactions are limited to $500. Source: [Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide](https://levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/) Checked: 2026-08-29 ## Provenance - Season: 2026 NFL Season - Last updated: 2026-09-01 - Independently verified: concession menu, game day timeline, getting there, lodging, nearby restaurants, parking guidance, pregame, seating, ticket prices, transit, value menu, venue facts, venue policies, weather - Recorded but not independently verified: drink prices, food prices, parking prices - Canonical page: https://visityourteam.com/nfl/49ers - Prices are researched per venue and represent typical published rates, not live market pricing.