Two icons. One state. From the tech-hills of San Francisco to the cinematic sprawl of Los Angeles, Group I is California's ultimate football showcase.
Group I is the California showcase, requiring a balance between high-tech logistics in the North and sprawling celebrity culture in the South.
The group is anchored by Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
San Francisco ✈️ San Jose 🚗 Los Angeles
Fly between the Bay Area and LA for speed. If you have 48 hours to spare, drive the Pacific Coast Highway for the tournament's best road trip.
California is vast. Group I requires moving between Northern and Southern California, two regions separated by 400 miles of diverse terrain.
Do not underestimate the distance. A "quick drive" from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 6 hours via the boring I-5 or 10 hours via the scenic coast.
SFO/SJC to LAX/BUR. 1h 15m air time. Multiple carriers.
$80-150 USDThe scenic route. Hwy 1. Best with a 2-day itinerary.
$60-120/dayIncredible views, but notoriously slow. 12+ hours.
$50-90 USDWith three airports in the Bay Area and five in Greater LA, choosing the right hub saves hours of ground traffic.
| Route | Est. Price |
|---|---|
| To Levi's Stadium | $90 - $180 |
| To SoFi Stadium | $80 - $150 |
| Scenic Entry | $120 - $220 |
West Coast shuttles are high-frequency but fill up fast during match weeks.
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San Francisco is compact and hilly. Los Angeles is a series of suburbs connected by gridlock. Positioning is the difference between a 20-minute trip and a 2-hour nightmare.
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Luxury hotels in SF/Santa Monica, fine dining, and private transfers.
Mid-range hotels in San Jose/Inglewood, local eats, and stadium shuttles.
Hostels or shared Airbnbs, food trucks (In-N-Out), and public transit.
California has the highest fuel prices in the US. If renting a car, budget an extra $15/day for gas. Sales tax is ~9-10% in major cities.
The US has strict entry requirements. Depending on your passport, you will need either an ESTA (Visa Waiver) or a B1/B2 Visitor Visa.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay in the US. Check your expiry date now.
Official ESTA SiteSan Francisco is famously chilly, even in June. The "Marine Layer" brings fog that can drop temperatures by 15°F in minutes. Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, which is much warmer, but SF proper is cold.
LA's SoFi Stadium is a marvel, but public transit is lacking. The best secret is the Metro to Hawthorne/Lennox station, then taking the dedicated Stadium Express shuttle.