Levi's Stadium, NFL stadium in Santa Clara, United States
Levi's Stadium is a football arena in Santa Clara, California, designed to hold 68,500 spectators with a modern layout crafted by HNTB Corporation. The structure rises in multiple tiers, offering open platforms, wide concourses, and integrated digital displays that wrap around the playing field.
The 49ers first proposed a stadium at Candlestick Point in San Francisco in 2006; after negotiations failed, they turned to a site beside their Santa Clara offices. Santa Clara voters approved the stadium authority in June 2010, construction began in April 2012, and the venue opened on July 17, 2014. Super Bowl 50 followed on February 7, 2016.
The name comes from Levi Strauss & Co., which bought 20-year naming rights in 2013 for $220.3 million; a 2024 extension keeps the name until 2043. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup the venue was renamed "San Francisco Bay Area Stadium", dropping the sponsor. The 49ers played their first game here on September 14, 2014, against the Chicago Bears.
Visitors can reach the complex via VTA light rail at Great America station, while parking areas surround the grounds. Arriving early helps navigate crowds and security checks, especially on game days when walkways fill quickly.
The stadium was the first professional football venue in the United States to earn Gold LEED certification as new construction. Its roof carries about 27,000 square feet of green roof and roughly 20,000 square feet of photovoltaic panels, and recycled water irrigates the landscaping and serves the toilets and urinals.
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