Santa Clara is poised to host part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup without heavy spending, a contrast to other U.S. cities. While many host cities are heavily investing in infrastructure upgrades, Santa Claraâs Measure J safeguards its general fund from such expenses. Councilmember Karen Hardy noted this conservative financial approach might limit potential profits but reduces risks. The Bay Area Host Committee partially funds necessary stadium modifications, ensuring local partnerships aid in facilitating the events, including Super Bowl 60.
The games will be hosted across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Nearly all of the 11 U.S. host cities have spent or are planning to spend millions upgrading their stadiums and improving other infrastructure ahead of the games, but Santa Clara's Measure J from 20210 protects the city's general fund.
You have these other places that are taking some risks (and) we're taking a much more conservative approach. That means (our) profit may be lower because of that, but we've also lowered our risk.
The Bay Area Host Committee is paying $25 million to modify the stadium's field per FIFA regulations. The Santa Clara City Council approved a reimbursement agreement with the host committee in February for most World Cup-related expenses.
Zaileen Janmohamed, president and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee, said they have multiple partnerships with local businesses, including PNC Bank and NBC Sports. She's confident the committee will meet its financial targets to host the Super Bowl and World Cup games in 2026.
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