The San Francisco-Bay Area is expected to be overrun by visiting Gooners coming to town for the Arsenal v MLS All-Stars match at Avaya Stadium.
The Bay Area Gooners are based in San Francisco and our home pub is Maggie McGarry’s Irish Pub (21+), while our spin-off group, the South Bay Gooners are based in San Jose and their home pub is Jack’s Bar (21+). Both groups are hosting events.
Here’s a list of events surrounding the match as well as information and links we think might prove helpful during your visit. CHECK BACK as we’ll update this page as more information becomes available.
EVENTS:
Monday, July 25, 2016
- MLS All-Star Concert featuring Flo Rida and Belanova
Plaza de César Chávez, San Jose 7:00PM View Info
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
- Soccer Tennis Tournament – 4:00PM
Plaza de César Chávez, San Jose - Men in Blazers MLS All-Star Game Live Show – 8:30PM
Plaza de César Chávez, San Jose View Info
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
- Arsenal America Fan Event – 1PM
Fairmont Hotel San Jose
Note: This event is only open to Arsenal America members who pre-registered. - Bay Area Gooners Night Before Party & Food Drive – 6PM
Maggie McGarry’s Irish Pub, San Francisco View Info - South Bay Gooners Beer Walk – 6PM
Santana Row, San Jose View Info
Note: Ticketed Event. Use SOUTHBAYGOONERS code for $5 discount - South Bay Gooners Night Before Party – 9PM
Jack’s Bar, San Jose View Info
Thursday, July 28, 2016
- Arsenal America/South Bay Gooners Pre-Match Party – 9AM
Jack’s Bar, San Jose – 9AM View Info
Note: One way shuttle will be available to stadium. $5 - Bay Area Gooners Pre-Match Party & Bus – 12:00PM
Maggie McGarry’s, San Francisco
Note: The bus is sold out. - Arsenal Tailgate – 12:00PM
Avaya Stadium Parking Lot, San Jose View Info
Note: Specific section for Arsenal fans. Bring your own food/drink. - Arsenal FC v MLS All-Stars – 4:30PM
Avaya Stadium, San Jose View Info - Bay Area Gooners Post-Match Meet-up
Maggie McGarry’s, San Francisco - South Bay Gooners Post-Match Meet-up
Jack’s Bar, San Francisco View Info
Eating & Drinking
Getting Around
- Public Transit in San Francisco
- Lyft is the official ride-share service of the Bay Area Gooners.
Use this link for $50 credit towards your first rides (new users only). - Transportation, Driving Directions, Parking Info for Avaya Stadium