Stadium Guides
Insider intel for every venue we love — parking, tailgating, premium clubs, hotels, transportation, and family-friendly tips. Curated by Brighter Star's sports travel advisors.
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Levi's Stadium
San Francisco 49ers · Santa Clara, CA
Home of the San Francisco 49ers and host to Super Bowl LX, Levi's Stadium blends Silicon Valley polish with legendary NFL football.
View guideOracle Park
San Francisco Giants · San Francisco, CA
Waterfront baseball at its finest — splash hits into McCovey Cove and skyline views for every San Francisco Giants home game.
View guideChase Center
Golden State Warriors · San Francisco, CA
The Warriors' modern Mission Bay home — premium hospitality, Thrive City nightlife, and one of the NBA's best in-arena experiences.
View guideSAP Center
San Jose Sharks · San Jose, CA
The Shark Tank — one of the loudest arenas in hockey and a favorite stop on the NHL calendar.
View guideGolden 1 Center
Sacramento Kings · Sacramento, CA
The Kings' downtown Sacramento arena — the loudest building in the NBA and the anchor of the DOCO entertainment district.
View guideSutter Health Park
Sacramento River Cats / Athletics · West Sacramento, CA
Intimate riverside ballpark and temporary MLB home of the Athletics — a can't-miss Northern California baseball experience.
View guideStanford Stadium
Stanford Cardinal · Stanford, CA
Historic Pac-12 (now ACC) football on the Farm — pristine campus, classic tailgates, and marquee opponents.
View guideCalifornia Memorial Stadium
California Golden Bears · Berkeley, CA
Cal football in the Berkeley Hills with stunning Bay views — a bucket-list college football setting.
View guidePayPal Park
San Jose Earthquakes · San Jose, CA
Home of the San Jose Earthquakes — one of MLS's most atmospheric soccer-specific stadiums.
View guideTop Stadium Hotel Planning Guide
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