Zaileen’s Take: 2026 Will Be a Blockbuster Year for The Bay

By: Zaileen Janmohamed

It has been a whirlwind in the 10 weeks since I joined the Bay Area Host Committee. While I still have much to learn, one thing that’s become apparent is that the word “growth” is a constant in the Bay Area.  That’s what drew me to the Bay Area back in 2006, and now to the position with the Bay Area Host Committee.  The opportunity to showcase the Bay Area, not only for its unique spirit and diversity, but also carry the torch forward in showing what an incredible destination for world class events across sports and entertainment it truly is. 

This week, the National Football League announced that Super Bowl LX will be hosted in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with the game played at Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara. As part of Super Bowl LX activities, the Bay Area will host a highly anticipated slate of events that make up Super Bowl Week, including NFL Honors, Super Bowl Experience, Super Bowl Opening Night and a robust community program. The events are expected to take place across the Bay Area, with limitless opportunities for visitors and residents to have memorable experiences leading up to the game.

2026 will be a blockbuster year for the Bay Area on the world stage as it hosts both the Super Bowl and World Cup – and it’s fitting timing as San Francisco celebrates its 250th birthday. Both the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl coming to The Bay is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our sports fans, businesses and communities. The Bay will become the first region in the world to ever host both a Super Bowl and World Cup in the same year. 

Looking ahead to the future of the Bay Area Host Committee, we will be constantly striving to attract major events that will have a deep cultural impact and provide significant economic gains for the region. Major events drive revenue for local city governments, businesses and residents alike. My hope is that through hosting global events like the World Cup and Super Bowl - welcoming their fans and supporters to the Bay, and showcasing what our communities have to offer - we can unite the entire region behind a shared vision.