San Francisco Police Warn Super Bowl Visitors About Prostitution Crackdown

Authorities report spike in arrests as they target sex trafficking during big game events

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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As thousands of people descend on San Francisco for Super Bowl 60, police have issued a stern warning to anyone seeking to engage commercial sex workers. The Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Task Force Commander said officers have already made numerous arrests related to forced prostitution and underage sex trafficking, and plan to continue their crackdown in the lead-up to the big game.

Why it matters

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl are known to attract a spike in sex trafficking and prostitution activity. San Francisco authorities are aiming to get ahead of this issue and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation, while also sending a clear message to potential customers that they will face consequences.

The details

According to Task Force Commander Josh Singleton, police have arrested people who have forced women and underage girls into sex work, both online and on the street. Some victims have reportedly been forced to have sex as many as 15 times per day, with clients paying as much as $350 per 30-minute session. Singleton said there has been a spike in arrests thanks to undercover operations, and he expects additional arrests in the coming days.

  • In the weeks leading up to Super Bowl 60 on February 13, 2026

The players

Josh Singleton

Commander of the Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Task Force.

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What they’re saying

“Come have a good time at the Super Bowl. Don't engage in commercial sex because we're out in force and we're enforcing the laws!”

— Josh Singleton, Task Force Commander (TMZ)

What’s next

The authorities plan to continue their crackdown on prostitution and sex trafficking in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.

The takeaway

This proactive effort by San Francisco police highlights the serious issue of sex trafficking that often accompanies major sporting events. By aggressively targeting both buyers and sellers, they aim to protect vulnerable individuals and send a strong message that this criminal activity will not be tolerated.