The San Francisco Bay Area has hosted 3 Super Bowls, in 1985, 2016, and 2026. The first was at Stanford Stadium, and the two most recent at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, most recently Super Bowl LX in February 2026.
Every Super Bowl in the Bay Area
| Super Bowl | Year | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl XIX | 1985 | Stanford Stadium |
| Super Bowl 50 | 2016 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Super Bowl LX | 2026 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Stanford, Then Santa Clara
The Bay Area’s first Super Bowl was played at Stanford Stadium in 1985. The game returned with the opening of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, which hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016 and Super Bowl LX in 2026. Despite the “San Francisco” branding, both recent games were played about 40 miles south of the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Super Bowls has the San Francisco Bay Area hosted?
The San Francisco Bay Area has hosted 3 Super Bowls, in 1985, 2016, and 2026.
What stadiums have hosted the Super Bowl in the Bay Area?
Stanford Stadium hosted Super Bowl XIX in 1985, and Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016 and Super Bowl LX in 2026.
When was the last Super Bowl in the Bay Area?
Super Bowl LX in February 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Where exactly are Bay Area Super Bowls played?
Not in San Francisco itself. The 1985 game was at Stanford, and both recent games were at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, about 40 miles south of the city.