It is with great pride that the San Francisco Bay Area prepares for a homecoming like no other — welcoming the Super Bowl’s golden anniversary game as it returns to The Golden State. Not since 1985 has The Bay hosted a Super Bowl, and after almost 30 years it’s time to show the NFL and football fans across the country what the Bay Area has to offer. Super Bowl 50 will be celebrated throughout the Bay Area during a weeklong series of public events preceding the game itself, which will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 7, 2016. Some features of the Super Bowl celebration, including the NFL experience and Fan Village, will be held in San Francisco. The media center will also be located there.
Seizing this opportunity, the San Francisco Bay Area Host Committee is dedicated to making the golden anniversary one for the record books. Through innovation, philanthropy and community culture, the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee looks forward to groundbreaking event initiatives and to leaving a legacy expected to last for generations to come. Here’s a look at the Host Committee’s game book for 2016.
Into the action
Fans looking to pack in all the Bay Area action should head to San Mateo/Silicon Valley for easy transportation, fresh local cuisine, world-class accommodations and scenic beauty unique to the Bay Area. Just a stone’s throw from downtown San Francisco, and less than an hour north of Levi’s Stadium, San Mateo/Silicon Valley will get you to game day and beyond. Caltrain offers travelers easy access in and out of dozens of station destinations including downtown San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Palo Alto, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. Jump on the BART for an exciting and convenient trip through San Francisco and surrounding areas like Millbrae and South San Francisco. And don’t miss the view from the San Francisco Bay Ferry — another great way to get the most out of your trip to see Super Bowl 50.
Making a difference
The San Francisco Bay Area Host Committee believes Super Bowl 50 is a golden opportunity to unite the region through philanthropy. The 50 Fund is the committee’s signature initiative of Super Bowl 50 and the philanthropic arm of the organization. Through its programs, the 50 Fund will make grants to nonprofit organizations in three areas of focus: youth development, community investment and sustainable environments. Through its grant making, the Bay Area will create lasting solutions for local challenges while preparing for Super Bowl 50. The NFL Foundation has already made a one million dollar grant to 50 Fund as part of its annual Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program. The Host Committee is committed to contributing 25% of all funds it raises back to community nonprofits leading up to the most philanthropic and giving Super Bowl ever.
More to discover
For many fans, the Super Bowl is the sports pilgrimage of a lifetime. Making the trip to the Bay Area in 2016 will offer visiting and hometown fans an unprecedented game day experience, as well as a host of uniquely Bay Area attractions. Food enthusiasts will love exploring the local flavors and abundant agriculture showcased by world-famous chefs and industry leading restaurateurs. Craft beer connoisseurs will enjoy exploring San Mateo’s microbreweries with this handy tap map. Discover the outdoor beauty of state parks and beaches at the Purisima Creek Redwoods located north east of Santa Clara in Redwood City. Or drive up the coast a bit more and catch some sun along nearly 60 miles of Pacific Ocean beaches. And don’t miss historical landmarks like Pigeon Point Light House Station in Pescadero and, of course, the Golden Gate Bridge.
The golden year approaches — plan your own trip to San Mateo County/Silicon Valley today!
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