Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara

Levi’s Stadium is a state-of-the-art venue in Santa Clara, California and home to the San Francisco 49ers (NFL). The stadium hosts NFL games, college football, concerts, and major international events year-round, and is one of the 11 U.S. host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Overview

Levi’s Stadium opened in 2014 as the replacement for Candlestick Park, the 49ers’ previous home in San Francisco. Located at 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way in Santa Clara, near the heart of Silicon Valley, the stadium was designed by HNTB and built with a strong emphasis on sustainability and technology. Levi Strauss & Co. holds naming rights through 2034. The venue is widely recognized as one of the most technologically advanced sports facilities in the world, with deep Wi-Fi coverage, an in-stadium app, and integrated mobile commerce throughout the seating bowl.

Fast facts

• Location: Santa Clara, California (4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way)
• Teams: San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
• Capacity: 68,500 (expandable to 75,000+ for major events)
• Opened: July 17, 2014
• Construction: 2012–2014
• Cost: $1.3 billion
• Surface: Natural grass (Bandera Bermuda)
• Certification: First professional football stadium to achieve LEED Gold certification
• Premium Seating: 165 luxury suites and 8,500 club seats

Architectural Features

Designed by HNTB, Levi’s Stadium pairs Silicon Valley’s tech ethos with sustainable building practices:

• A 27,000-square-foot green roof on the suite tower, planted with native vegetation
• Solar panels installed across three pedestrian bridges and the suite tower’s green roof
• Recycled water used for irrigation and toilet flushing throughout the venue
• One of the most heavily Wi-Fi-instrumented stadiums in professional sports
• An asymmetrical seating bowl with a single-side suite tower for shaded premium seating

Sustainability and Technology

Levi’s Stadium set a benchmark for sustainable sports venues:

• LEED Gold certification (the first professional football stadium to earn this rating for new construction)
• More than 1,100 enterprise-grade Wi-Fi access points
• A custom mobile app for ordering food, navigating the venue, and viewing instant replays
• Solar generation that produces enough electricity over a year to offset the energy used at all 49ers home games

Hospitality

Food and beverage at Levi’s Stadium is operated by Levy Restaurants, the 49ers’ hospitality partner since 2018. Levy manages concourse concessions, clubs, and suite catering, with a strong emphasis on Bay Area restaurant partners and chef-driven menus.

Major Events

Levi’s Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile events including:

• Super Bowl 50 (2016)
• College Football Playoff National Championship (2019)
• Pac-12 Football Championship Game (multiple years)
• WrestleMania 31 (2015)
• Copa América Centenario (2016)
• Major international soccer friendlies and concert tours

Upcoming major events:

• 2026 FIFA World Cup — scheduled to host six matches