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Santa Clara City Council Approves Financial Assignment Agreement for FIFA World Cup 2026, Securing a No-Risk, All-Reward Deal for the City

Last night, the Santa Clara City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority approved a financial assignment agreement, marking a major milestone in preparations for hosting FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium in 2026. This agreement ensures a seamless and financially responsible event, with the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) assuming all expenses related to stadium field and bowl modifications, and the city’s public safety preplanning, event security, training, and equipment needs—at no cost to Santa Clara.

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Bay Area Host Committee Teams Up with NBCU Local Bay Area to Highlight the Region as a Global Sports Hub

The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC), today announced a collaboration with NBCU Local Bay Area, which includes KNTV (NBC Bay Area), NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports California and KSTS (Telemundo 48). This alliance pairs BAHC’s efforts to elevate the Bay Area’s profile on the global stage with NBCU Local Bay Area’s status as the region’s go-to source for news and sports, including regional and national sports teams, leagues and events.

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The Bay Area Host Committee Partners with Tipping Point to Support Underserved Communities Through Workforce Development

The “Bridge to Work” program will connect its participants directly to jobs created by marquee events the BAHC has helped bring to the Bay Area, including NBA All-Star 2025, Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 26TM. Additionally, the program will benefit participants by offering career services and resources and providing the potential for more stable job pathways afterward. 

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Noah Wintroub Joins Bay Area Host Committee as Chairman of the Board

June 13, 2024 | Wintroub, a Global Chair for Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management at J.P. Morgan in San Francisco, will support BAHC's focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic collaborations, expanded donor engagement and enhanced financial capacities to elevate major events including NBA All-Star 2025, Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the Bay Area.

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Bay Area Host Committee and EA SPORTS Partner to Drive Innovation, Community and Fan Culture Through Iconic Global Sports Events Coming to the Bay Area

September 5, 2024 | The Bay Area Host Committee and EA SPORTS have joined forces in a multi-year, founding-level partnership to bring unprecedented innovation, community building, and cultural celebration to fans at the Bay Area’s upcoming NBA All-Star 2025, Super Bowl LX, and the 2026 World Cup™.

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