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FAA and FBI Tighten Super Bowl Airspace: 30-Mile No-Drone Zone at Levi’s, San Francisco Limits Ahead

Federal agents will use counter-drone tools to monitor unauthorized flights, with steep penalties for violations.

Jan 29, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; A general overall view of Levi's Stadium, the site of Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Fans tailgate at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara before a game between the 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks on Jan. 3. Levi’s Stadium and parts of San Francisco will be temporary no-drone zones on Super Bowl Sunday under federal security restrictions.
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Overview

  • Levi’s Stadium will be surrounded by a 30‑nautical‑mile restriction on Super Bowl Sunday, with tighter inner zones and altitude limits reaching nearly 18,000 feet.
  • Drone operations are barred from one hour before kickoff until one hour after the game ends, and any permitted flights require federal approval before launch.
  • San Francisco will see temporary drone bans Feb. 3–7 around sites including Moscone Center, the Ferry Building, Grace Cathedral and the Palace of Fine Arts during specified hours.
  • Officials warn of fines up to $75,000, potential criminal charges and equipment confiscation, with FAA and FBI teams deploying systems to detect and track unauthorized aircraft.
  • Drones over 0.55 pounds must be registered, commercial operators need FAA testing and TSA clearance, shooting down a drone is illegal, and suspected violations should be reported to local police or the FAA.