Bay FC will host a sold-out crowd of 18,000 for its inaugural home game at PayPark on Saturday at 7 p.m. PT against the Houston Dash.
The National Women’s Soccer League’s newest expansion team, Bay FC, is off to a 1-1 start to the season after back-to-back road games, a 1-0 win over Angel City FC and a 2- 1 against the Spirit of Washington.
Saturday’s home opener is available on ION, accessible via several streaming services, including several free options.
For those attending Saturday’s game, the first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive an inaugural pin. And Bay FC will begin its FanFest celebration with food trucks, a photo booth and giveaways at 5 p.m. inside the stadium.
Bay FC founding members Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Leslie Osborne and Danielle Slaton are expected to be in attendance at the game.
The club advises all fans to arrive early and expect traffic delays.
A few things to know:
Car park:
Fan parking lots will open at 4 p.m. PT and stadium gates will open at 5 p.m. Parking passes can be purchased in advance for $27.
Parking lots are expected to fill up quickly and the club encourages fans to take BART, Caltrain or use rideshare services.
Carpooling :
Bay FC has partnered with Lyft and all fans can get 50% off ($5 max each way) for two rides to/from PayPal Park on Saturday using the code BAYFCHOME. There will be designated carpool pick-up and drop-off points at the stadium.
For those using public transportation, Bay FC recommends the following:
Caltrain – For fans based in San Francisco and the Peninsula, Caltrain offers a short train ride from both to Santa Clara Station, providing the opportunity to interact with other Bay FC supporters along the way of the stadium. Please check the weekday and weekend train schedules for service to and from the park.
Upon arrival at Santa Clara Station, head east under the pedestrian tunnel to Brokaw Avenue and turn right onto Coleman Avenue to PayPal Park.
From Coleman Avenue, it’s a 10-15 minute walk from the station to the stadium.
Fans who wish to bring their bikes to Caltrain can do so and park in the PayPal Park bike lot.
BART – Fans traveling from the East Bay are encouraged to take the BART Orange and Green lines to the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station. Please check the BART schedule to plan your trip in advance.
Upon arrival at Berryessa Station, a free shuttle will be available to PayPal Park before and after each Bay FC home game. Pre-match shuttles will begin at 5 p.m. and run until 7 p.m.
To locate the pregame shuttle, fans should cross the street to the northbound lane of Berryessa Station Way and look for buses in marked pick-up areas.
Shuttles will drop off fans at the corner of Earthquakes Way and Coleman Avenue.
For the return trip, fans can board a shuttle on Earthquakes Way, outside the stadium’s main entrance, after the final whistle. The last shuttle will leave approximately one hour after the final whistle.
Weather report:
There is a chance of rain during the match, but the match will be played rain or shine. Umbrellas are not allowed in the park. A limited number of ponchos will be available for purchase.
PayPal Park is a cashless establishment.
For more on Bay FC, check out our season previews on general manager Lucy Rushton, how she built Bay FC’s roster, why the club is investing so much money and who they drafted with their first pick during the NWSL Draft.
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