The Bay Area is home to one of the most vibrant and popular sports markets in the country. 2026 will be especially noteworthy as the Bay plays host to world class events like Super Bowl 60 and FIFA World Cup 26. Plus, this year will also mark the inaugural season of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries.
We've put together this guide as your one-stop shop for resources and information so you don't miss any of the action. Check out our timeline below!
⚽️ Copita
NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and the Alum Rock School District present the next Copita mini school soccer tournament March 29-30 in San Jose. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at James Lick High School (57 N. White Road). Visit Telemundo48.com for more information.
⚽️ Oakland Roots
Feeling nostalgic about the Oakland Coliseum since the A's departure? We've got some good news for you. The Oakland Roots will be playing their 2025 season home games at the historic venue. The season kicks off in March and runs through late October.
🏀 Golden State Warriors
- The Jimmy Butler trade is proving to be paying dividends for the Warriors as they make a serious run at a playoff spot in the final stretch of the season.
- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Dubs Talk Podcast from NBC Sports Bay Area for all the latest Warriors' news and analysis.
🏒 San Jose Sharks
The remaining games are a great opportunity for fans to see star player Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, in action.
⚽️ San Jose Earthquakes
- This will be the San Jose Earthquakes 29th MLS season.
⚽️ Bay FC
- This National Women's Soccer League expansion team debuted in San Jose in 2024. Their home stadium is PayPal Park.
⚾️ San Francisco Giants
🏀 Golden State Valkyries
- The WNBA is coming to the Bay Area! The Golden State Valkyries are set to play over 20 home games at Chase Center for the WNBA 2025 season. The team's name comes from Norse mythology -- Valkyries were warrior women, known for being fearless.
⛳️ American Century Celebrity Golf
- DATES: July 9 - 13, 2025
- The annual celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe features big names and superstars from the world of sports, TV, film, music and more.
🏈 San Francisco 49ers
⛷️ 2026 Milan Winter Olympics
- DATES: February 6 - 22, 2026
- Italian landscapes will be the backdrop for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. While it's still early now, we expect many local Bay Area athletes to qualify for the games, and we'll be tracking their progress each step of the way. The Winter Olympics will take place from February 6 to February 22, with the Paralympics following from March 6 to March 15.
🏈 Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium
- DATE: February 8, 2026
The Super Bowl is coming to the bay! Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will proudly host Super Bowl LX in 2026. NFL Honors, Super Bowl Experience, Super Bowl Opening Night and many community events are also expected to take place across the Bay Area.
⚽️ FIFA World Cup 26 at Levi's Stadium
- DATES: June 11 - July 19, 2026
- The Bay Area has been selected as one of the U.S. regions to play host to FIFA World Cup 26 and will feature five group stage matches and one round of 32 match over the course of the tournament.
