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NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
49ers face potentially significant bill for hosting World Cup games
In 2026, Levi's Stadium will have a more active year than usual. It starts with the Super Bowl and continues with the hosting of World Cup games. And the World Cup matches could end up being expensive for the 49ers. Via the San Francisco Chronicle, the revised California budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes no state funding for the World Cup. The 49ers previously agreed to cover a $37 million deficit for the Bay Area Host Committee, if the committee fails to raise enough money to conduct six matches at the Santa Clara venue. The host committee has been seeking private donations. Both the committee and the 49ers have been lobbying he government for more funding. The event is expected to cost $50 million to stage, with the project losing money. Which leads to an obvious question. Why in the hell did Santa Clara make a proposal to host World Cup games?
Axios
11-02-2025
- Business
- Axios
The Bay Area is officially on the clock for the 2026 Super Bowl
All eyes are shifting to the Bay Area as it prepares to host the 2026 Super Bowl next February. Driving the news: Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara — 10 years after the home of the San Francisco 49ers last hosted the big game. The official hand-off took place Monday in New Orleans, with Bay Area Host Committee president and CEO Zaileen Janmohamed and San José Mayor Matt Mahon at the scene. What they're saying: "We're doing things a little differently this time around. We're activating the entire region," Mahan said. "We're showing off the technology of tomorrow. And from San Francisco to San José, whether residents or visitors are attending the game or not, there will be something for everyone."
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
San Jose mayor preps for Super Bowl 60, World Cup with New Orleans visit
(KRON) — As New Orleans gears up for the Super Bowl, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is there too taking notes. With Levi's Stadium set to host Super Bowl 60 in 2026, along with multiple FIFA World Cup matches, Mayor Mahan is studying how the South Bay can maximize the massive events. Why are Super Bowl ticket prices down? 'We're looking at security, fan activations, wayfinding, how people experience the event,' Mayor Mahan told KRON4 News. Representing the Bay Area Host Committee, Mahan is preparing for the transition as the region takes the reins after this year's big game. He emphasized that these events are more than just a few hours of sports — they're multi-day spectacles that require careful planning. 'The game itself is three hours, but the event is more like three or four days and we're looking at how people experience the Super Bowl,' he said. San Jose businesses are already buzzing about the potential impact. Bob Cina, head chef at District in San Pedro Square, hopes the events will bring more foot traffic but says the city needs infrastructure improvements. 'I would say more special events and since the street is closed down just more things going on. Farmers market would be great, more events like bands,' Cina said. San Pedro Social General Manager Ja'Vonn Williams echoed the excitement, calling sports gatherings 'a communal thing for San Jose itself is to get together.' Mahan sees the Super Bowl and World Cup as a chance to showcase Silicon Valley's innovation. 'The thing we should leverage is our innovation,' said Mahan. 'We should be showing off our successful companies: Google, we are a stone's throw from Nvidia, Apple, Waymo. These are the kinds of things we should be showing off and I think we will be as we're showing off San Jose and the Bay Area to the world next year.' With just a year until kickoff, Mahan said the focus will be on boosting live entertainment and outdoor events in 2025 to ensure the South Bay is ready for the world stage. 'Next year is def on my mind,' Mahan said. 'It's going to be huge for this area. I'm hoping the Niners are involved. Super Bowl at Levi's is going to be huge for this community for sure.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
