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Sports
in San Francisco

From the Giants to the Warriors, San Francisco is where the world's most talented athletes dream of playing.

The Sports Business Journal named the San Francisco Bay Area as "Sports City of the Decade". Here, baseball and basketball are only the start. San Francisco has hosted ticker tape Championship parades, international rugby tournaments, world-class sailing events, PGA and LPGA Majors, high-stakes NCAA basketball and worldwide esports events.

Just outside city limits the illustrious San Francisco 49ers play NFL games at their state-of-the-art home, Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara and the San Jose Sharks play professional NHL hockey at SAP Center.

You can compete in San Francisco, too! Whether it's something fun like Bay to Breakers or The Giant Race or something more challenging like the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon, adventure-seeking travelers will find no shortage of opportunities on their next visit to San Francisco. 

Make San Francisco Your Home Base for the FIFA World Cup 26™

Catch the world’s biggest games while enjoying San Francisco’s iconic food, views, and neighborhoods.

How to Watch This Year's Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Watch Olympians, world champions, and a diverse array of athletes compete in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this Summer.

Believe in the Game

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Professional Sports You Can See in the San Francisco Bay Area

It's always game time in the Bay Area. Find out which teams will be playing during your next visit.

Where to Golf in San Francisco

Both within the city and just beyond, you'll find exceptional and challenging golf courses.

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