Take VTA to the World Cup

June 13 - July 1, 2026

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Qatar vs Switzerland

Match Schedule

Group Stage

Qatar vs Switzerland

Saturday, June 13, 2026 12:00 PM PDT
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Group Stage

Austria vs Jordan

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:00 PM PDT
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Group Stage

Turkey vs Paraguay

Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 PM PDT
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Group Stage

Jordan vs Algeria

Monday, June 22, 2026 8:00 PM PDT
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Group Stage

Paraguay vs Australia

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 PM PDT
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Round of 32

Round of 32 — Winner Group D vs 3rd Place B/E/F/I/J

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 5:00 PM PDT
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Getting There

From ACE Train

Varies (Stockton ~2hr, Pleasanton ~1hr) Special event service only
  1. Take ACE special event train direct to Great America
  2. Walk 10 minutes to Stadium

ACE runs direct event trains for major events. Book your return ticket in advance — event trains sell out.

From BART (Milpitas)

~20 min from Milpitas BART Every 15 min (extra service on match days)
  1. Take BART to Milpitas Station
  2. Transfer to VTA Orange Line light rail (platform is adjacent)
  3. Ride to the Lick Mill Station
  4. Walk into Stadium (follow signs)

VTA ambassadors will be at Milpitas Station to assist with transfers. Load your Clipper card before arriving.

From Caltrain (Mountain View)

~30 min from Mountain View Caltrain Caltrain every 30 min; VTA every 15 min
  1. Take Caltrain to Mountain View Station
  2. Walk to VTA Mountain View light rail platform (adjacent)
  3. Take VTA Orange Line toward Alum Rock
  4. Ride to Great America Station (~15 min)
  5. Walk into Stadium

Caltrain runs extra post-game service. Check caltrain.com for World Cup schedules.

From Capitol Corridor

Varies (Sacramento ~3hr, Oakland ~1.5hr) Limited event service
  1. Take Capitol Corridor to Santa Clara/Great America Station
  2. Walk 10 min to Stadium

Book early — event trains sell out. Capitol Corridor offers advance purchase discounts at capitolcorridor.org.

VTA Light Rail

Varies by boarding station TBD
  1. From Mountain View: VTA Orange Line to Great America Station
    • Frequency: Every 10 minutes
  2. From Alum Rock: VTA Orange Line to Lick Mill Station
    • Frequency: Every 20 minutes
  3. From Santa Teresa: VTA Blue Line to Lick Mill Station
    • Frequency: Every 20 minutes
  4. From Winchester: VTA Green Line to Convention Center Station, then transfer to VTA Blue Line to Lick Mill Station
    • Frequency: Every 20 minutes

VTA runs extra return service after each match.

Frequently Asked Questions

VTA runs extra light rail service for 2 hours after each match.

Take Caltrain from San Francisco to Mountain View, then transfer to the VTA Orange Line light rail to Great America Station. Total trip: ~1.5 hours.

Take BART to Milpitas Station, then transfer to the VTA Orange Line to Lick Mill Station. Total trip: ~1 hour from downtown Oakland. 

Please refer to the official FIFA World Cup website for the most up-to-date information about accessibility.

Accessible pickup and drop-off points for fans are located on Patrick Henry Drive.

Fans with disabilities may use the elevators located on the NE, NW, SE, SE, E, W sections of the stadium. These elevators can be used throughout the match. More information regarding accessibility options, entrances, and assistance within the venue will be shared as it becomes available.

For assistance during a match, you may visit the nearest Fan Info Point. For questions regarding accessible seating and parking, fans can contact +1 415 464 9377, extension 4. Fans requesting wheelchair assistance can call the mobility assistance team at +1 408 579 4610.

We encourage match-day riders to buy a VTA Day Pass to help avoid lines and delays on event day. Day passes can be purchased through the Transit app .

A full list of fare information is available on our World Cup Fares webpage . VTA accepts contactless payments, Clipper cards, Clipper mobile payments, as well as cash or card at Ticket Vending Machines.