According to a report, the state is expected to generate approximately $22.3 million from the economic activity.
According to impact reports from the Bay Area Host Committee and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, California is expected to receive over $1 billion in economic activity from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to a press release by the Bay Area committee, a non-profit organization committed to organizing high-profile events in the Bay Area, the upcoming World Cup, NBA All-Star Game, and Super Bowl LX will generate a whopping $1.4 billion in revenue for the region. The NBA All-Star Game is scheduled to take place at San Francisco’s Chase Center in 2025, while the Super Bowl LX will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in 2026.
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According to the committee, the six Bay Area games organized by FIFA are expected to generate up to $630 million specifically for San Francisco, Santa Clara, and other Bay Area counties.
According to the impact report by the Bay Area committee, the event is expected to generate approximately 13,000 full-time equivalent jobs throughout various industries in San Francisco. Furthermore, the report estimates that around 500,000 visitors from outside the Bay Area will attend the event.
Zaileen Janmohamed, the President and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee, expressed that they have a distinctive chance to create a significant and enduring positive influence on the region in the next two years.
In 2026, the city of Los Angeles is set to host eight matches of the FIFA World Cup, which is predicted to bring in an estimated $594 million in economic activity to L.A. County.
According to officials, the statement holds true.
An impact report from Micronomics, an economics research and consulting firm, estimates that nearly 150,000 visitors from out of town will attend the upcoming global sports event. The report was conducted at the request of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee.
According to the Micronomics report, the longer duration of event activities and an expected rise in international visitors who spend more are among the reasons for the larger impacts.
According to the consultant’s report, the economic activity is expected to generate around $34.9 million in tax revenue for government entities in L.A. County and approximately $22.3 million for the state.
