Kids Enjoy Day Inside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara

Community event allows children to play on the field of the iconic NFL stadium.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:47am

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Many children in Santa Clara had the opportunity to enter Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, for a free community event. The kids were able to run around the field, play soccer and football, and showcase their martial arts skills.

Why it matters

Providing children access to iconic sports venues like Levi's Stadium can inspire them, foster community engagement, and promote active lifestyles. The event allowed underprivileged kids a rare chance to experience the thrill of being on a professional football field.

The details

The community event was open to all kids in Santa Clara. For some attendees, it was their first time inside the stadium, which is one of the most recognized sports venues in the United States. The children played various sports on the field and expressed excitement about being on the same grass as the 49ers players.

  • The event took place on March 1, 2026.

The players

Daksh Patel

An employee with the Santa Clara City Parks and Recreation Department.

Fiza

A participant who was amazed to be on the same field as the 49ers players.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah! It's my first time on the field. I've been in the stands sometimes, but I've never been on the grass before.”

— Daksh Patel, Santa Clara City Parks and Recreation Department employee

“I think it's cool that we are on the same field that the 49ers players were on, I think that's just amazing.”

— Fiza

The takeaway

Events that provide underprivileged children access to iconic sports venues can inspire them, foster community engagement, and promote active lifestyles. The Levi's Stadium community event in Santa Clara offered a rare opportunity for local kids to experience the thrill of being on a professional football field.