Levi's Stadium hosts 6 World Cup matches in Santa Clara including Group D fixtures and a Round of 32 on July 1. SFO, SJC, and OAK all tighten together on match days. Rent a Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, or Cybertruck through Eon in the EV capital of the country, with airport delivery and phone-as-key pickup.
Levi's Stadium, home of the 49ers, sits in Santa Clara, about 45 miles south of San Francisco in the heart of Silicon Valley. The Bay Area got 6 World Cup matches, including five group-stage games and a Round of 32 on July 1. Paraguay plays twice here, including a Group D match against Türkiye, and Australia closes out their group stage in the same stadium.
The Bay Area is also the EV capital of the United States by nearly every measure: Tesla was founded here, most of the country's earliest public charging was built here, and the metro has the highest per-capita EV ownership in the country. For a World Cup visitor looking to rent an EV, there is no better market to do it in.
Matches Hosted: 6. Group Stage Matches: 5. Round of 32: 1.
The Bay Area is the only World Cup host region with three major commercial airports: SFO, San Jose (SJC), and Oakland (OAK). SJC is closest to the stadium, about 6 miles away. SFO is the largest. OAK is often the cheapest. A visitor coming in for the tournament has multiple ways to arrive, and each one has different rental and charging options.
The Bay Area also spans three distinct metros. San Francisco proper is a dense, walkable, fog-soaked peninsula city. Silicon Valley is a sprawling network of suburbs built around tech campuses. Oakland and the East Bay are a separate culture and economy entirely. Levi's Stadium sits at the southern end of the valley, roughly equidistant from San Jose downtown, Palo Alto, and San Francisco via the 101.
BART and Caltrain exist, but neither goes directly to the stadium. BART's Milpitas extension is the closest rail, and it's still a 4-mile rideshare from the station to the stadium entrance. Most fans drive. Match-day rideshare in this area is expensive even on a normal Sunday.
Five group-stage matches and a Round of 32 on July 1. The schedule leans on Group D (Paraguay, Türkiye, Australia) and Group J (Austria, Jordan, Algeria).
Jun 13: Qatar vs Switzerland (Group B)
Jun 16: Austria vs Jordan (Group J)
Jun 19: Türkiye vs Paraguay (Group D)
Jun 22: Jordan vs Algeria (Group J)
Jun 25: Paraguay vs Australia (Group D)
Jul 1: Round of 32 (Knockout)
Group D at Levi's is the Paraguay-Türkiye-Australia triangle, the same group as the USA, which means fan traffic will overlap with USA matches in LA and Seattle. Group J (Austria, Jordan, Algeria) brings strong European and North African support to the Bay. The Round of 32 on July 1 rounds out the tournament run. See the full 11-city World Cup rental guide for how SF Bay Area fits into the broader tournament.
Three airports usually means more total supply. During the World Cup, it also means more total demand. SFO is one of the busiest airports in the country and will see heavy international arrivals from Asia, Europe, and Latin America. SJC will be the first pick for fans going directly to Levi's Stadium. OAK serves as the East Bay and budget-travel alternative.
All three fleets will tighten around match days. Two specific dates stand out. June 19 (Türkiye vs Paraguay) and June 25 (Paraguay vs Australia) fall in the same group as the USA, which means USA-following fans may be in the Bay for layovers. And the Round of 32 on July 1 pulls in a knockout-round crowd.
Three airports, one market. SFO, SJC, and OAK counter supply moves together. Book your vehicle weeks ahead for the Group D matches and the Round of 32. Eon delivers to all three airports.
The Bay Area invented public EV charging. Tesla is headquartered here. Lucid has its design and engineering center in Newark, just 20 minutes from Levi's. Rivian has its main showroom in Palo Alto. If there is a city in the United States where renting an EV should feel natural, this is it.
Booking through Eon here means skipping the counter entirely, picking from an actual Tesla/Rivian/Lucid fleet, and unlocking the car with your phone. The process is designed for a market where the typical rental customer already drives an EV at home.
Eon delivers to San Francisco International (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), and to any hotel or address across the Bay. Walk to the pickup zone, unlock the car with the app. Skip the shuttle. Skip the counter. Skip the upsell.
The Eon app handles booking, verification, unlock, climate control, and trip extension. Your phone replaces the key fob. Pickup is about 45 seconds from the time you walk up to the car.
Eon's Bay fleet includes every major EV worth driving. Tesla Model Y for families and groups. Model 3 for city use and peninsula drives. Model S for the Pacific Coast Highway run south to Big Sur. Model X for family trips to Tahoe. Cybertruck for fans who want to test out what Silicon Valley is actually driving. Rivian R1S and R1T for Sierras and coast trips, Lucid Air for the luxury grand tour. Every vehicle arrives with a full charge, Basic Autopilot standard, Full Self-Driving on select models.
Levi's sits in Santa Clara, between San Jose and the peninsula. SJC is the closest airport by far. From SFO, plan on an hour or more in match-day traffic. From the East Bay, the Dumbarton Bridge or 680 connects to 237 and into Santa Clara.
Address: 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054
From San Jose (SJC): ~6 miles via US-101 N
From San Francisco (SFO): ~38 miles via US-101 S
From Oakland (OAK): ~40 miles via I-880 S / 237 W
From downtown San Francisco: ~45 miles via US-101 S
From Palo Alto: ~13 miles via US-101 S
Drive time (non-match day): 45-75 minutes from SF, 15-30 from SJC
Drive time (match day estimate): 90-180 minutes from SF with parking
For multi-match fans, hotels in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, or Palo Alto cut match-day drives to under 30 minutes. San Francisco itself is the classic tourist base but adds a long drive each match day. The smart move is split: SF for a few days to experience the city, then a Santa Clara or San Jose hotel around your match dates.
The Bay Area has the densest EV charging network of any metro in North America. Tesla Superchargers are in San Francisco, Burlingame, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, and across the East Bay. CCS fast charging is equally dense. For day trips to Napa, Sonoma, Tahoe, Monterey, Big Sur, or Yosemite, the Supercharger grid along I-80, US-101, and CA-1 makes the drive effortless.
Every Eon vehicle arrives with a full charge. San Francisco to Levi's is under 90 miles round trip. SF to Napa is 100 miles with multiple Supercharger stops. SF to Tahoe is 200 miles with charging in Auburn and Truckee. SF to Big Sur via CA-1 is the single best EV drive in the world, with charging in Monterey and San Simeon.
Eon operates across San Francisco, the peninsula, Silicon Valley, the East Bay, and the North Bay. Pick your vehicle and dates in the app, verify your ID once, and receive digital access instructions ahead of pickup. Your phone unlocks the car.
Staying a week to catch your team? A weekly plan locks in your vehicle for the full trip at a better daily rate than booking day by day.
For fans staying from the June 13 opener through the July 1 Round of 32, Eon also offers monthly and 6-month subscriptions with free delivery and higher included mileage than a daily rental. The 19-day window fits inside a monthly plan, and the Bay Area is one of the best places to take extended EV delivery anywhere in the country. Our Tesla World Cup rental guide covers why a Tesla is the right call for the peninsula, the East Bay, and the stretch of 101 between SF and Levi's.
Following your team up the West Coast? SF Bay Area, Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), and Seattle (Lumen Field) anchor the West Coast corridor. LA is 6 hours south and Seattle is 12 hours north, which makes a monthly subscription cheaper and simpler than rebooking in each city.
SFO is one of the top three international arrival airports in the United States during the tournament, with heavy volume from Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Eon accepts drivers from 45+ countries with a valid passport and driver's license. You don't need a U.S. driver's license, credit history, or bank account. All major international credit and debit cards are accepted. Some countries require an International Driving Permit, and vehicle language settings are adjustable in the app.
One verification covers every Eon city. More in our guide for international travelers.
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara is hosting 6 matches: five group-stage games (including Paraguay twice, Qatar, Switzerland, Austria, Türkiye, Jordan, Algeria, and Australia) and a Round of 32 on July 1.
Levi's is about 38 miles from San Francisco International Airport. The drive is normally 45 to 75 minutes via US-101. On match days plan for 90 to 180 minutes with parking. SJC is much closer at about 6 miles.
SJC is closest to the stadium at 6 miles. SFO has the most international flights. OAK is often the cheapest option. Eon delivers to all three, so match your flight to fare and schedule rather than proximity to the stadium.
Yes. Eon operates across the Bay Area. The fleet includes Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, Cybertruck, Rivian, and Lucid. Every vehicle comes with Basic Autopilot, select models include Full Self-Driving, and your car arrives with a full charge.
Every Eon vehicle arrives with a full charge, typically 80% or higher. That's Tesla's recommended daily charge level to preserve battery longevity, and it's more than enough for a match-day round trip in any host city. Superchargers are plentiful along every World Cup corridor if you need to top up.
Yes. You can add up to two additional drivers at no extra cost, each with their own digital key in the app. Additional drivers must be added before driving and meet the same age and license requirements. Beyond two, additional drivers are $30/day each.
Yes. Eon delivers to San Francisco International (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), and to any hotel, apartment, or address across the Bay Area. Delivery is a paid add-on for daily rentals and included free on monthly and 6-month subscription plans.
Yes. Levi's has multiple on-site lots plus overflow parking in surrounding Santa Clara. Match-day rates will be elevated. The 101 and 237 saturate quickly on match days, so arrive early.
Yes. Eon accepts drivers from 45+ countries with a valid passport and driver's license. You don't need a U.S. driver's license, credit history, or bank account. All major international credit and debit cards are accepted. Some countries require an International Driving Permit.
San Francisco is the classic base but adds 45+ minutes each match day. Palo Alto and Sunnyvale cut that to 20 to 30 minutes. San Jose and Santa Clara put you right next to the stadium. With a rental car, all three are workable and open up Napa, Big Sur, and Tahoe.