OPERATIONAL BRIEF: SANTA CLARA
International visitors require a valid passport and an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a B1/B2 Visa for entry into the USA.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
SoFi and Levi's Stadium are expensive (~$14-$16 for domestics). Rose Bowl prices reach ~$18-$20 for premium tall boys.
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18°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY
9.4°C - 25.6°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN SANTA CLARA
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Levi's Stadium
GETTING TO THE GROUND
For SoFi, use the Metro Rail and transfer to a shuttle. For the Rose Bowl, take the Gold Line to Memorial Park and use the shuttle. Levi's is best reached via VTA Light Rail.
Warning: LA and Bay Area traffic is legendary. Allow 2+ hours travel time by car for any major stadium event.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Professional cameras
- Hard-sided coolers
- Large luggage
CRITICAL
CASHLESS and strictly clear-bag. High-quality local craft beers available for ~$15-18.
Exit routes & evacuation
VTA Light Rail provides the most efficient exit toward San Jose or Mountain View.
Exit toward the Tasmann or Great America transit hubs.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
LAX (Los Angeles) / SFO (San Francisco) / SJC (San Jose)
Transfer
LAX to Inglewood is 15 mins. SJC to Santa Clara is 10 mins. SFO is 45 mins from Levi's.
Tip
Use SJC for Levi's Stadium events to avoid the long trek from San Francisco.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Old Town Pasadena is perfect for Rose Bowl fans. For SoFi, the Culver City arts district offers great pre-match options.
RECOMMENDED
Old Town Pasadena / Santana Row (San Jose) offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Parsons Building (Pasadena) / Expo Park (LA)
The Parsons shuttle hub is the classic gathering spot for Rose Bowl games. Expo Park serves as the hub for the Coliseum and BMO Stadium.
POLICE PROFILE
CALM/VISIBLE
LAPD and sheriffs maintain a strong but professional presence. They focus heavily on traffic management and public intox enforcement.