San Francisco Beer Week Kicks Off Later This Year

The annual celebration of craft beer faces scheduling challenges due to Super Bowl in Santa Clara.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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San Francisco Beer Week, the annual celebration of the Bay Area's thriving craft beer scene, is starting much later than usual this year due to the Super Bowl being held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8th. Despite the delayed start, the 2026 lineup still promises a diverse array of exciting beer-focused events for locals and visitors alike.

Why it matters

San Francisco Beer Week is a major economic driver for the city, drawing beer enthusiasts from around the world to experience the region's renowned breweries and beer culture. The later scheduling this year due to the Super Bowl could impact attendance and participation from breweries and venues.

The details

Typically held in early February, San Francisco Beer Week will now run from February 24th through March 2nd in 2026. The later dates were necessary to avoid conflicting with the Super Bowl, which was hosted at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8th. Even with the scheduling challenges, the 2026 lineup is still expected to feature a diverse array of beer tastings, brewery tours, food pairings, and other events celebrating the Bay Area's thriving craft beer scene.

  • The 2026 Super Bowl was held on February 8th at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
  • San Francisco Beer Week 2026 will run from February 24th through March 2nd.

The players

San Francisco Beer Week

An annual 10-day celebration of the Bay Area's thriving craft beer culture, featuring events hosted by local breweries, bars, and other venues.

Levi's Stadium

The home stadium of the San Francisco 49ers NFL team, located in Santa Clara, California, which hosted the 2026 Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“Ten years ago, the last time the Super Bowl was held in the Bay Area, San Francisco Beer Week had to adjust its schedule as well. We're used to working around major events, but it's always a challenge.”

— Unnamed organizer

What’s next

Organizers are encouraging beer enthusiasts to check the official San Francisco Beer Week website for the full 2026 schedule and event details as they are finalized in the coming months.

The takeaway

Despite the scheduling challenges posed by the Super Bowl, San Francisco Beer Week remains a highly anticipated annual celebration of the Bay Area's thriving craft beer culture, showcasing the region's world-class breweries and beer-focused events.