49ers announce $200 million renovations for Levi’s Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup, Super Bowl

Aug 30, 2024, 11:17 AM

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 07: General view of the interior of Levis Stadium from an elevated level during the NFL regular season football game between the Cleveland Browns and the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

(Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

BY AMILIANO FRAGOSO

San Francisco 49ers Beat Writer

After celebrating its’ 10-year anniversary this summer, the 49ers and Levi’s Stadium are bringing big changes into the next decade of sports in Santa Clara.

The San Francisco 49ers and their venue have announced big renovations coming in the near future, with costs totaling $200 million. The moves come in preparation for a busy slate of sporting events in the coming years, including the Super Bowl and World Cup in 2026.

Several major projects have already been completed ahead of the 2024 season, with the remaining to come ahead of the 2025 season.

Today, the @49ers and Levi’s® Stadium are announcing several new venue features that will enhance the fan experience and maintain the building’s status as a world-class venue.

Learn about the upgrades: https://t.co/oD5CxmSHc5 #FTTB pic.twitter.com/cJKJSHceYh

— Levi’s® Stadium (@LevisStadium) August 27, 2024

“Together, with our 49ers Faithful fans, members and corporate and event partners, we have collectively made Levi’s® Stadium a world-class sports and entertainment destination,” Brent Schoeb, 49ers Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, said in the team’s statement. “Throughout our first decade at Levi’s® Stadium, we have cultivated an award-winning experience. As we embark on the next decade of 49ers games, Super Bowl 60, FIFA World Cup, concerts and other events, we will continue investing in the fan experience.”

Some upgrades include enhanced wifi and new state-of-the-art video boards, giving Levi’s Stadium the largest 4K display in the league. Additionally, LED screens will be upgraded, while new LED field lighting will enhance the playing surface for primetime night games.

“After executing a packed non-NFL events schedule including five soccer matches and three concerts, our stadium operations team has turned the page to football,” Francine Melendez Hughes, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Stadium Operations, added. “We have been hard at work renovating and upgrading parts of the stadium for fans, but the work isn’t done yet. Some of our biggest projects are still to come. We are excited to continue innovating to give fans one of the best viewing experiences in the NFL.”

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