Anya Kaiser

Facing a looming <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/project-updates/sfmtas-financial-crisis">$320 million</a> budget deficit that has forced layoffs and service cuts, the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency has been hard-pressed for good news. One bright spot: the crackdown on fare dodgers. Thanks to a beefed-up force of 56 inspectors, revenue per rider in February was up <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=13.00">6</a>% year-over-year, and fare evasion was down <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12.00">30</a>%, the agency reported at an April 15 board meeting.

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<p>Facing a looming <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/project-updates/sfmtas-financial-crisis">$320 million</a> budget deficit that has forced layoffs and service cuts, the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency has been hard-pressed for good news. One bright spot: the crackdown on fare dodgers. Thanks to a beefed-up force of 56 inspectors, revenue per rider in February was up <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=13.00">6</a>% year-over-year, and fare evasion was down <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12.00">30</a>%, the agency reported at an April 15 board meeting.</p>

But a closer look raises concerns about cost effectiveness, inspector absenteeism, low citation rates, and the agency’s limited confidence in its own fare evasion estimate.

<p>But a closer look raises concerns about cost effectiveness, inspector absenteeism, low citation rates, and the agency’s limited confidence in its own fare evasion estimate.</p>

In 2024, Muni recorded <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/blog/muni-matters-ridership-rise">158 million</a> trips. Last year, the agency conservatively estimated that <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/blog/paying-our-%E2%80%9Cfare%E2%80%9D-share-fare-compliance-and-enforcement-muni">20</a>% of riders were evading the fare, translating to more than 30 million unpaid rides.

<p>In 2024, Muni recorded <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/blog/muni-matters-ridership-rise">158 million</a> trips. Last year, the agency conservatively estimated that <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/blog/paying-our-%E2%80%9Cfare%E2%80%9D-share-fare-compliance-and-enforcement-muni">20</a>% of riders were evading the fare, translating to more than 30 million unpaid rides.</p>

Such widespread fare evasion suggests inspectors weren’t short on ticketing opportunities. But last year, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12">only</a> <a href="https://data.sfgov.org/Transportation/Munit-Transit-Fare-Citations-Over-Time/musb-aee5">8</a>% of inspections resulted in a citation, even as inspectors reported that 20% of the people they talked to hadn’t paid. SFMTA officials maintain that the agency’s goal is for most identified fare evaders to receive citations as well as materials about payment options.

<p>Such widespread fare evasion suggests inspectors weren’t short on ticketing opportunities. But last year, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12">only</a> <a href="https://data.sfgov.org/Transportation/Munit-Transit-Fare-Citations-Over-Time/musb-aee5">8</a>% of inspections resulted in a citation, even as inspectors reported that 20% of the people they talked to hadn’t paid. SFMTA officials maintain that the agency’s goal is for most identified fare evaders to receive citations as well as materials about payment options.</p>

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Yet a roster of 29 non-supervisory inspectors who have completed training issued just <a href="https://data.sfgov.org/Transportation/Munit-Transit-Fare-Citations-Over-Time/musb-aee5">4,700</a> citations last month — that’s just eight citations per each inspector’s daily shift, according to The Standard’s analysis of the most recently available data.&nbsp;

<p>Yet a roster of 29 non-supervisory inspectors who have completed training issued just <a href="https://data.sfgov.org/Transportation/Munit-Transit-Fare-Citations-Over-Time/musb-aee5">4,700</a> citations last month — that’s just eight citations per each inspector’s daily shift, according to The Standard’s analysis of the most recently available data.&nbsp;</p>

One reason for the low citation count is that inspectors are not spending all of their time on enforcement. The agency’s goal is for 65% of working hours to be devoted to inspections; the remaining time should be spent on “meetings pre- and post-assignment, traveling to assignments, breaks, and occasional work as ambassadors during citywide events,” officials said.

<p>One reason for the low citation count is that inspectors are not spending all of their time on enforcement. The agency’s goal is for 65% of working hours to be devoted to inspections; the remaining time should be spent on “meetings pre- and post-assignment, traveling to assignments, breaks, and occasional work as ambassadors during citywide events,” officials said.</p>

Meanwhile, 13 of 56 inspectors, trainees, and supervisors were on a leave of absence “due to workers’ compensation and illness” as of April 7, according to data obtained via a public records request.&nbsp;

<p>Meanwhile, 13 of 56 inspectors, trainees, and supervisors were on a leave of absence “due to workers’ compensation and illness” as of April 7, according to data obtained via a public records request.&nbsp;</p>

“Minus the citations or the rules, just [inspectors] being visible and present to the ridership has a huge impact,” Jonathan Rewers, who was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/24/sfmta-san-francisco-transportation-agency-layoffs-budget/">laid off last week</a> as SFMTA’s chief strategy officer, told the agency’s board this month.

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<p>“Minus the citations or the rules, just [inspectors] being visible and present to the ridership has a huge impact,” Jonathan Rewers, who was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/24/sfmta-san-francisco-transportation-agency-layoffs-budget/">laid off last week</a> as SFMTA’s chief strategy officer, told the agency’s board this month.</p>

The average full-time fare inspector makes more than $<a href="https://transparentcalifornia.com/salaries/search/?q=transit+fare+inspector&amp;y=2023">130,000</a> per year in pay and benefits, yet the force has struggled with recruitment. Training an inspector can take up to five months, and up to 30%-40% of recent hires quit within months as they “realize how difficult the job is,” Rewers told the board.&nbsp;

<p>The average full-time fare inspector makes more than $<a href="https://transparentcalifornia.com/salaries/search/?q=transit+fare+inspector&amp;y=2023">130,000</a> per year in pay and benefits, yet the force has struggled with recruitment. Training an inspector can take up to five months, and up to 30%-40% of recent hires quit within months as they “realize how difficult the job is,” Rewers told the board.&nbsp;</p>

Absenteeism has historically been a problem at the agency. A 2013 <a href="https://sfcontroller.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Auditing/SFMTA%20Absence%20Management%20Audit%20Report%20-%2012.22.2016.pdf#:~:text=The%20management%20of%20the%20San,impacts%20of%20absences%2C%20including%20increased">audit</a> flagged the SFMTA as having the second-highest off-work rate of any large city agency and said its processes for monitoring long-term absences and return to work needed improvement. Citing privacy concerns, Muni officials did not provide details as to why 23% of inspectors were on leave.

<p>Absenteeism has historically been a problem at the agency. A 2013 <a href="https://sfcontroller.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Auditing/SFMTA%20Absence%20Management%20Audit%20Report%20-%2012.22.2016.pdf#:~:text=The%20management%20of%20the%20San,impacts%20of%20absences%2C%20including%20increased">audit</a> flagged the SFMTA as having the second-highest off-work rate of any large city agency and said its processes for monitoring long-term absences and return to work needed improvement. Citing privacy concerns, Muni officials did not provide details as to why 23% of inspectors were on leave.</p>

In spite of these challenges, officials point to the large decline in fare evasion achieved by inspectors working in difficult conditions. Board members commended the inspectors, citing instances in which they had witnessed compassionate handling of belligerent fare-skippers.

<p>In spite of these challenges, officials point to the large decline in fare evasion achieved by inspectors working in difficult conditions. Board members commended the inspectors, citing instances in which they had witnessed compassionate handling of belligerent fare-skippers.</p>

However, officials declined to provide a current fare evasion figure, saying only that it has dropped “<a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12">nearly 30%</a>” from the July 2024 peak (which has not been publicly shared).

<p>However, officials declined to provide a current fare evasion figure, saying only that it has dropped “<a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12">nearly 30%</a>” from the July 2024 peak (which has not been publicly shared).</p>

The agency said it has made methodology changes to its evasion estimates and faces disruptions after last week’s layoffs. (Riders who flee inspectors are <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12">not counted</a>, and officials acknowledge that the reported figures likely are underestimates.)

<p>The agency said it has made methodology changes to its evasion estimates and faces disruptions after last week’s layoffs. (Riders who flee inspectors are <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=12">not counted</a>, and officials acknowledge that the reported figures likely are underestimates.)</p>

As the SFMTA continues to aim for 65 inspectors by year’s end — the most it has ever had —&nbsp;it’s not clear whether the program will pay for itself as projected costs increase to $8.4 million per year by July. The deterrence push could <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=2">increase annual revenue by up to $5 million per year</a>, according to board materials. Calculating how many riders need to be deterred from nonpayment to break even isn’t possible without knowing the current fare evasion rate and the percentage of nonpaying riders who qualify for discount programs.&nbsp;

<p>As the SFMTA continues to aim for 65 inspectors by year’s end — the most it has ever had —&nbsp;it’s not clear whether the program will pay for itself as projected costs increase to $8.4 million per year by July. The deterrence push could <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=2">increase annual revenue by up to $5 million per year</a>, according to board materials. Calculating how many riders need to be deterred from nonpayment to break even isn’t possible without knowing the current fare evasion rate and the percentage of nonpaying riders who qualify for discount programs.&nbsp;</p>

“Are we getting money back from this program, or is it just another cost?” Dylan Fabris of the advocacy group SF Transit Riders asked at the board meeting, noting that staffing levels were increasing before the rollout of new payment systems, which may reduce evasion.&nbsp;

<p>“Are we getting money back from this program, or is it just another cost?” Dylan Fabris of the advocacy group SF Transit Riders asked at the board meeting, noting that staffing levels were increasing before the rollout of new payment systems, which may reduce evasion.&nbsp;</p>

San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA) fare enforcement officer Gabriel Campos, center, issues a citation for fare evasion to a Muni rider in the Mission District in San Francisco on Thursday, December 5, 2024. SFMTA is hiring new enforcement to battle fare evasion which the agency reports is on the rise.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1668" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241203-munifareevasion-me-16.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman with a handbag stands in an outdoor area as two uniformed officers, surrounded by people, speak with her and show her papers." class="wp-image-339777"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Enforcement officer Gabriel Campos issues a citation for fare evasion to a Muni rider in December.</figcaption></figure>


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241203-munifareevasion-me-16.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman with a handbag stands in an outdoor area as two uniformed officers, surrounded by people, speak with her and show her papers." class="wp-image-339777"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Enforcement officer Gabriel Campos issues a citation for fare evasion to a Muni rider in December.</figcaption></figure>

Fares continue to decline as a revenue source for Muni. Ten years ago, fares represented <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/reports-and-documents/2020/01/1-7-20_item_11_quality_review_report.pdf#page=51">30</a>% of SFMTA’s operating budget; today, they make up <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=2">7</a>%. Aiming to maintain high ridership and avoid burdening low-income residents, officials have limited fare increases despite inflation. The price of a single-ride adult fare has gone up <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/press-releases/sfmta-provide-muni-express-service-bay-breakers-race-0#:~:text=All%20Muni%20service%20will%20be,provided%20at%20the%20regular%20fare">22</a>% as labor costs (which account for <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/reports-and-documents/2024/03/3-19-24_mtab_item_12_budget_update_-_slide_presentation.pdf#page=5">60%-70%</a> of the operating budget) have risen <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/SFMTA%20Adopted%20Operating%20Budget%20Book%20FY2015%20AND%20FY2016.Full%20details.pdf#page=20">53</a>% in the last decade.

<p>Fares continue to decline as a revenue source for Muni. Ten years ago, fares represented <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/reports-and-documents/2020/01/1-7-20_item_11_quality_review_report.pdf#page=51">30</a>% of SFMTA’s operating budget; today, they make up <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/media/42040/download?inline#page=2">7</a>%. Aiming to maintain high ridership and avoid burdening low-income residents, officials have limited fare increases despite inflation. The price of a single-ride adult fare has gone up <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/press-releases/sfmta-provide-muni-express-service-bay-breakers-race-0#:~:text=All%20Muni%20service%20will%20be,provided%20at%20the%20regular%20fare">22</a>% as labor costs (which account for <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/reports-and-documents/2024/03/3-19-24_mtab_item_12_budget_update_-_slide_presentation.pdf#page=5">60%-70%</a> of the operating budget) have risen <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/SFMTA%20Adopted%20Operating%20Budget%20Book%20FY2015%20AND%20FY2016.Full%20details.pdf#page=20">53</a>% in the last decade.</p>

This has some riders calling for free transit for all.

<p>This has some riders calling for free transit for all.</p>

“Fares are just performative at this point,” Aditya Bhumbla, one of the individuals behind the social media account UnfareSF, which reports sightings of fare inspectors, said.&nbsp;

<p>“Fares are just performative at this point,” Aditya Bhumbla, one of the individuals behind the social media account UnfareSF, which reports sightings of fare inspectors, said.&nbsp;</p>

Bhumbla said they always pays the fare but doesn’t want to see low-income riders subjected to enforcement and encourages them to “<a href="https://x.com/UnfareSF/status/1778871392324530254?">just leave</a>” when approached by Muni cops.

<p>Bhumbla said they always pays the fare but doesn’t want to see low-income riders subjected to enforcement and encourages them to “<a href="https://x.com/UnfareSF/status/1778871392324530254?">just leave</a>” when approached by Muni cops.</p>

Officials say they <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/how-access-low-income-transit-fares-and-fee-waivers">offer</a> affordable options for low-income riders, including the Lifeline Pass, free youth rides, and reduced fares for seniors and disabled riders.

<p>Officials say they <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/how-access-low-income-transit-fares-and-fee-waivers">offer</a> affordable options for low-income riders, including the Lifeline Pass, free youth rides, and reduced fares for seniors and disabled riders.</p>

They’ve also heard from frustrated riders who see that many individuals aren’t tapping the ticket reader but say many of them are eligible for free rides, are paying via MuniMobile (which doesn’t require a tap), or have a monthly pass.

<p>They’ve also heard from frustrated riders who see that many individuals aren’t tapping the ticket reader but say many of them are eligible for free rides, are paying via MuniMobile (which doesn’t require a tap), or have a monthly pass.</p>

The agency is planning a “Don’t Be a Dodger” campaign to explain the impact of riders not paying their fares, believing that if there’s one thing that unites San Franciscans, it’s hatred of the L.A. Dodgers.

<p>The agency is planning a “Don’t Be a Dodger” campaign to explain the impact of riders not paying their fares, believing that if there’s one thing that unites San Franciscans, it’s hatred of the L.A. Dodgers.</p>

Jamaine Sanders, riding the bus Tuesday afternoon to meet his probation officer, was asked how many tickets a day he thought the average fare inspector gave out.

<p>Jamaine Sanders, riding the bus Tuesday afternoon to meet his probation officer, was asked how many tickets a day he thought the average fare inspector gave out.</p>

“None?” he offered. “They give me warnings. They’re laid back. They’re like the rest of us — just doing enough to get by.”

<p>“None?” he offered. “They give me warnings. They’re laid back. They’re like the rest of us — just doing enough to get by.”</p>

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Ezra Wallach

The NBA All-Star Game and Chinese New Year festivities should make for a spectacular weekend in San Francisco, with celebrities descending in droves.

<p>The NBA All-Star Game and Chinese New Year festivities should make for a spectacular weekend in San Francisco, with celebrities descending in droves.</p>

While the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade happen annually, this is the first time the All-Star Game will be played in the city. It arrives after a head-spinning trade deadline for the NBA, which sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/02/07/warriors-trade-jimmy-butler-kevin-durant/">Jimmy Butler to the Warriors</a>.

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<p>While the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade happen annually, this is the first time the All-Star Game will be played in the city. It arrives after a head-spinning trade deadline for the NBA, which sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/02/07/warriors-trade-jimmy-butler-kevin-durant/">Jimmy Butler to the Warriors</a>.</p>

But with A-list stars come an array of transit changes and road closures. Here’s what San Franciscans need to know to survive the week.

<p>But with A-list stars come an array of transit changes and road closures. Here’s what San Franciscans need to know to survive the week.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-is-everything-happening">When is everything happening?</h2>

Members of Leung’s White Crane Dragon &amp; Lion Dance Association perform a dragon dance on Kearny Street as spectators reach out to touch the dragon for good luck during the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Thousands of parade-goers and performers gathered in the streets on Saturday to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img height="1667" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chinatownparade_jy_67.jpg?w=2500" alt="A crowd of excited people reaches out toward a vibrant, multicolored dragon costume in a lively street parade, with bright lights illuminating the scene." class="wp-image-366460"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A dragon dance last year on Kearny Street.</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chinatownparade_jy_67.jpg?w=2500" alt="A crowd of excited people reaches out toward a vibrant, multicolored dragon costume in a lively street parade, with bright lights illuminating the scene." class="wp-image-366460"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A dragon dance last year on Kearny Street.</figcaption></figure>

The Chinese New Year Community Street Fair will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Chinatown. The 1.3-mile parade Saturday will start at 5 p.m. at Market and Second streets.

<p>The Chinese New Year Community Street Fair will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Chinatown. The 1.3-mile parade Saturday will start at 5 p.m. at Market and Second streets.</p>

NBA festivities run Friday through Sunday. Tickets are available for individual events and for day- or weekend-long experiences. One-day tickets for the weekend-long <a href="https://nbaevents.nba.com/nba-crossover">NBA Crossover Event</a> at Moscone Center —&nbsp;which will feature exclusive merchandise, player appearances, and other interactive experiences&nbsp;— start at $50, and can be purchased <a href="https://nbaevents.nba.com/nba-crossover">here</a>.

<p>NBA festivities run Friday through Sunday. Tickets are available for individual events and for day- or weekend-long experiences. One-day tickets for the weekend-long <a href="https://nbaevents.nba.com/nba-crossover">NBA Crossover Event</a> at Moscone Center —&nbsp;which will feature exclusive merchandise, player appearances, and other interactive experiences&nbsp;— start at $50, and can be purchased <a href="https://nbaevents.nba.com/nba-crossover">here</a>.</p>

There’s also a <a href="https://www.showclix.com/tickets/nba-all-star-concerts-2025">music festival </a>at Pier 48 headlined by Noah Kahan, Zedd, and the Chainsmokers (one-day passes start at $75; three-day passes start at $250) and a host of other events throughout the weekend, including Friday’s big game.

<p>There’s also a <a href="https://www.showclix.com/tickets/nba-all-star-concerts-2025">music festival </a>at Pier 48 headlined by Noah Kahan, Zedd, and the Chainsmokers (one-day passes start at $75; three-day passes start at $250) and a host of other events throughout the weekend, including Friday’s big game.</p>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-friday-feb-14">Friday, Feb. 14</h3>



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<li>4 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-all-star-celebrity-game">The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is</a> at the Oakland Arena. It will air on ESPN and will feature an eclectic crowd, including Terrell Owens, Barry Bonds, Jerry Rice, Druski, and Kai Cenat. Tickets start at $85.</li>



<li>6 p.m: The <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/castrol-rising-stars-san-francisco-california-02-14-2025/event/1C00613EA5603123">Rising Stars</a> semifinals and championship is at the Chase Center and will air on TNT. Tickets start at $88.</li>
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4 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-all-star-celebrity-game">The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is</a> at the Oakland Arena. It will air on ESPN and will feature an eclectic crowd, including Terrell Owens, Barry Bonds, Jerry Rice, Druski, and Kai Cenat. Tickets start at $85.

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<li>4 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-all-star-celebrity-game">The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is</a> at the Oakland Arena. It will air on ESPN and will feature an eclectic crowd, including Terrell Owens, Barry Bonds, Jerry Rice, Druski, and Kai Cenat. Tickets start at $85.</li>

6 p.m: The <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/castrol-rising-stars-san-francisco-california-02-14-2025/event/1C00613EA5603123">Rising Stars</a> semifinals and championship is at the Chase Center and will air on TNT. Tickets start at $88.

<li>6 p.m: The <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/castrol-rising-stars-san-francisco-california-02-14-2025/event/1C00613EA5603123">Rising Stars</a> semifinals and championship is at the Chase Center and will air on TNT. Tickets start at $88.</li>

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<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>4 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-all-star-celebrity-game">The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is</a> at the Oakland Arena. It will air on ESPN and will feature an eclectic crowd, including Terrell Owens, Barry Bonds, Jerry Rice, Druski, and Kai Cenat. Tickets start at $85.</li><li>6 p.m: The <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/castrol-rising-stars-san-francisco-california-02-14-2025/event/1C00613EA5603123">Rising Stars</a> semifinals and championship is at the Chase Center and will air on TNT. Tickets start at $88.</li></ul>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saturday-feb-15">Saturday, Feb. 15</h3>



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<li>5 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-state-farm-all-star-saturday-night">All-Star Saturday Night</a><em> </em>is at the Chase Center. Airing on TNT, it includes the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and a slam dunk contest. Ticket packages start at $700.</li>
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5 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-state-farm-all-star-saturday-night">All-Star Saturday Night</a><em> </em>is at the Chase Center. Airing on TNT, it includes the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and a slam dunk contest. Ticket packages start at $700.

<li>5 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-state-farm-all-star-saturday-night">All-Star Saturday Night</a><em> </em>is at the Chase Center. Airing on TNT, it includes the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and a slam dunk contest. Ticket packages start at $700.</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>5 p.m.: <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2025-state-farm-all-star-saturday-night">All-Star Saturday Night</a><em> </em>is at the Chase Center. Airing on TNT, it includes the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and a slam dunk contest. Ticket packages start at $700.</li></ul>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunday-feb-16">Sunday, Feb. 16</h3>



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<li>5 p.m.: The main event, the <a href="https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-all-star-2025">74th NBA All-Star Game</a> at Chase Center, will air on TNT. Ticket packages start at $800.</li>
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5 p.m.: The main event, the <a href="https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-all-star-2025">74th NBA All-Star Game</a> at Chase Center, will air on TNT. Ticket packages start at $800.

<li>5 p.m.: The main event, the <a href="https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-all-star-2025">74th NBA All-Star Game</a> at Chase Center, will air on TNT. Ticket packages start at $800.</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>5 p.m.: The main event, the <a href="https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-all-star-2025">74th NBA All-Star Game</a> at Chase Center, will air on TNT. Ticket packages start at $800.</li></ul>

People walk around Thrive City outside of events stadium Chase Center in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. The All-Star Game is San Francisco's big chance to shine and the Warriors know it. They've been putting major pressure on restaurants in Thrive City to open in time for All-Star weekend whether or not they're actually ready to do so. The Standard embeds with one of these restaurants as they look to hold their grand opening on what is likely to be their busiest week of the year.


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8368967242_pressurecookernbaallstar_0017_b296fe.jpg?w=2046" alt="People wearing Golden State Warriors jerseys socialize outside the Thrive City arena. Among them are children dressed in jerseys with the number 30." class="wp-image-366661"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thrive City and Chase Center will be mobbed during All-Star weekend.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-are-the-transit-changes">What are the transit changes?</h2>


While BART will make no changes to its routes for the week, several Muni routes will be affected, with many rerouting prior to reaching downtown. Routes on Market Street will instead operate on Mission Street.

<p>While BART will make no changes to its routes for the week, several Muni routes will be affected, with many rerouting prior to reaching downtown. Routes on Market Street will instead operate on Mission Street.</p>

SFMTA is offering free Muni rides across the city Saturday and Sunday, with the exception of cable cars. BART will also be running longer trains to expand capacity, and Muni is adding 9 trains to lower wait times.

<p>SFMTA is offering free Muni rides across the city Saturday and Sunday, with the exception of cable cars. BART will also be running longer trains to expand capacity, and Muni is adding 9 trains to lower wait times.</p>

An aerial drone view of Thrive City at Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, with the San Francisco skyline in the background on February 7, 2025. Festivities from the NBA All Star Weekend will be held at Chase Center and the Oakland Arena, formerly Oracle Arean.


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chase-center-thrive-city-02.jpg?w=1219" alt="The image shows an aerial view of the Chase Center, a large, circular arena with &quot;CHASE CENTER&quot; written on the roof, surrounded by people and a streetcar." class="wp-image-366562"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All-Star Saturday Night at the Chase Center includes the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and a slam dunk contest. </figcaption></figure>


<p>Here are the affected routes:&nbsp;</p>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-friday-feb-14-0">Friday, Feb. 14</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>.</li>
</ul>


<a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>.

<li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>.</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>.</li></ul>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saturday-feb-15-0">Saturday, Feb. 15</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/s-shuttle">S Shuttle</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/f-market-wharves">F Market &amp; Wharves</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/t-third-street">T Third Street</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/california-cable-car">California Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-hyde-cable-car">Powell / Hyde Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-mason-cable-car">Powell / Mason Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/1-california">1 California</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/2-sutter">2 Sutter</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/5-fulton">5 Fulton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/6-haightparnassus">6 Haight/Parnassus</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haightnoriega">7 Haight/Noriega</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/9-san-bruno">9 San Bruno</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14-mission">14 Mission</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14r-mission-rapid">14R Mission Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/30-stockton">30 Stockton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary">38 Geary</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid">38R Geary Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/45-unionstockton">45 Union/Stockton</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a></li>
</ul>


<a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/s-shuttle">S Shuttle</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/f-market-wharves">F Market &amp; Wharves</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/t-third-street">T Third Street</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/california-cable-car">California Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-hyde-cable-car">Powell / Hyde Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-mason-cable-car">Powell / Mason Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/1-california">1 California</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/2-sutter">2 Sutter</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/5-fulton">5 Fulton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/6-haightparnassus">6 Haight/Parnassus</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haightnoriega">7 Haight/Noriega</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/9-san-bruno">9 San Bruno</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14-mission">14 Mission</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14r-mission-rapid">14R Mission Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/30-stockton">30 Stockton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary">38 Geary</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid">38R Geary Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/45-unionstockton">45 Union/Stockton</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a>

<li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/s-shuttle">S Shuttle</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/f-market-wharves">F Market &amp; Wharves</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/t-third-street">T Third Street</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/california-cable-car">California Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-hyde-cable-car">Powell / Hyde Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-mason-cable-car">Powell / Mason Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/1-california">1 California</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/2-sutter">2 Sutter</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/5-fulton">5 Fulton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/6-haightparnassus">6 Haight/Parnassus</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haightnoriega">7 Haight/Noriega</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/9-san-bruno">9 San Bruno</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14-mission">14 Mission</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14r-mission-rapid">14R Mission Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/30-stockton">30 Stockton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary">38 Geary</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid">38R Geary Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/45-unionstockton">45 Union/Stockton</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a></li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/s-shuttle">S Shuttle</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/f-market-wharves">F Market &amp; Wharves</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/t-third-street">T Third Street</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/california-cable-car">California Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-hyde-cable-car">Powell / Hyde Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/powell-mason-cable-car">Powell / Mason Cable Car</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/1-california">1 California</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/2-sutter">2 Sutter</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/5-fulton">5 Fulton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/6-haightparnassus">6 Haight/Parnassus</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haightnoriega">7 Haight/Noriega</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/9-san-bruno">9 San Bruno</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14-mission">14 Mission</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/14r-mission-rapid">14R Mission Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/30-stockton">30 Stockton</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary">38 Geary</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid">38R Geary Rapid</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/45-unionstockton">45 Union/Stockton</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a></li></ul>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunday-feb-16-0">Sunday, Feb. 16</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a>.</li>
</ul>


<a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a>.

<li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a>.</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/8-bayshore">8 Bayshore</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/12-folsompacific">12 Folsom/Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/15-bayview-hunters-point-express">15 Bayview Hunters Point Express</a>, <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/22-fillmore">22 Fillmore</a>, and <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a>.</li></ul>

In addition, Muni will be offering the <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a> from Friday through Sunday, 2 to 11 p.m., to bring visitors to and from Chase Center via the 16th and Mission BART Station.

<p>In addition, Muni will be offering the <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/routes/78x-16th-street-arena-express">78X 16th Street Arena Express</a> from Friday through Sunday, 2 to 11 p.m., to bring visitors to and from Chase Center via the 16th and Mission BART Station.</p>

The 79X Express will go from the 16th and Mission Bart Station to Chase Center on both Saturday and Sunday.


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/78x_16th_st_arena_express_pdf_map_2-e1739236396149.png?w=1118" alt="The image shows a transit map with a blue dashed line route 78X connecting 16th St Mission to Chase Center, passing through urban streets with a bay on the right." class="wp-image-366278"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The 79X Express will go from the 16th and Mission Bart Station to Chase Center on Saturday and Sunday.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-roads-will-close">What roads will close?</h2>


The Lunar New Year parade route, which starts at Market and Second streets and goes through Union Square and Chinatown, will cause road closures before, during, and after Saturday’s event. The Community Street Fair, which will span Chinatown, will lead to closures Saturday and Sunday.

<p>The Lunar New Year parade route, which starts at Market and Second streets and goes through Union Square and Chinatown, will cause road closures before, during, and after Saturday’s event. The Community Street Fair, which will span Chinatown, will lead to closures Saturday and Sunday.</p>

Around Moscone Center, the following streets will have closures from 6 a.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Sunday, according to the SFMTA.&nbsp;

<p>Around Moscone Center, the following streets will have closures from 6 a.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Sunday, according to the SFMTA.&nbsp;</p>


<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Howard between Third and Fourth</li>



<li>Third between Howard and Folsom (westernmost lane)</li>



<li>Fourth between Howard and Folsom (easternmost lane)</li>



<li>Folsom between Third and Fourth (northernmost travel lane and parking lane)</li>
</ul>


Third between Howard and Folsom (westernmost lane)

<li>Third between Howard and Folsom (westernmost lane)</li>

Fourth between Howard and Folsom (easternmost lane)

<li>Fourth between Howard and Folsom (easternmost lane)</li>

Folsom between Third and Fourth (northernmost travel lane and parking lane)

<li>Folsom between Third and Fourth (northernmost travel lane and parking lane)</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Howard between Third and Fourth</li><li>Third between Howard and Folsom (westernmost lane)</li><li>Fourth between Howard and Folsom (easternmost lane)</li><li>Folsom between Third and Fourth (northernmost travel lane and parking lane)</li></ul>


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/moscone-center-nba-all-star-2025-street-closures.png?w=1200" alt="The image depicts a map of an urban area, showing streets like 4th St, Folsom St, and Mission St. There's a labeled entrance, exits, and amenities." class="wp-image-366272"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A stretch of Howard street will be closed from Friday to Sunday.</figcaption></figure>


Additionally, Minna Street between New Montgomery and Third streets will be closed to cars from 6 a.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Sunday.

<p>Additionally, Minna Street between New Montgomery and Third streets will be closed to cars from 6 a.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Sunday.</p>

Around Pier 48, directly south of Oracle Park, the following streets will be closed from 6 a.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Monday:

<p>Around Pier 48, directly south of Oracle Park, the following streets will be closed from 6 a.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Monday:</p>


<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Mission Rock between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard</li>



<li>Toni Stone Crossing between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard</li>



<li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between Mission Rock and Toni Stone Crossing</li>
</ul>


Mission Rock between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard

<li>Mission Rock between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard</li>

Toni Stone Crossing between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard

<li>Toni Stone Crossing between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard</li>

Terry A. Francois Boulevard between Mission Rock and Toni Stone Crossing

<li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between Mission Rock and Toni Stone Crossing</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Mission Rock between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard</li><li>Toni Stone Crossing between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard</li><li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between Mission Rock and Toni Stone Crossing</li></ul>

Streets around Pier 48 will be closed during the weekend-long music festival.


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pier-48-nba-all-start-2025-street-closures.png?w=1200" alt="The image is a map showing streets near Mission Bay, San Francisco, with locations like San Francisco Pier 48 1/2 Ferry Terminal and the surrounding area. A red line marks a route." class="wp-image-366277"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Streets around Pier 48 will be closed during the weekend-long music festival.</figcaption></figure>


These are the closures around Chase Center, where the most popular All-Star events are set to take place:

<p>These are the closures around Chase Center, where the most popular All-Star events are set to take place:</p>


<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current closures at 16th Street between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard, and Warriors Way between Third and Bridgeview Way, will continue through Monday.</li>



<li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Mission Bay Boulevard South (southbound) will be closed Friday through Monday.</li>



<li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Warriors Way will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li>



<li>Third Street between 16th and Warriors Way (northbound) will be closed from 3 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li>



<li>Illinois Street between 16th and Mariposa will be closed from 2 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li>
</ul>


Current closures at 16th Street between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard, and Warriors Way between Third and Bridgeview Way, will continue through Monday.

<li>Current closures at 16th Street between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard, and Warriors Way between Third and Bridgeview Way, will continue through Monday.</li>

Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Mission Bay Boulevard South (southbound) will be closed Friday through Monday.

<li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Mission Bay Boulevard South (southbound) will be closed Friday through Monday.</li>

Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Warriors Way will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.

<li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Warriors Way will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li>

Third Street between 16th and Warriors Way (northbound) will be closed from 3 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.

<li>Third Street between 16th and Warriors Way (northbound) will be closed from 3 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li>

Illinois Street between 16th and Mariposa will be closed from 2 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.

<li>Illinois Street between 16th and Mariposa will be closed from 2 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Current closures at 16th Street between Third and Terry A. Francois Boulevard, and Warriors Way between Third and Bridgeview Way, will continue through Monday.</li><li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Mission Bay Boulevard South (southbound) will be closed Friday through Monday.</li><li>Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th and Warriors Way will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li><li>Third Street between 16th and Warriors Way (northbound) will be closed from 3 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li><li>Illinois Street between 16th and Mariposa will be closed from 2 p.m. Friday until the conclusion of events each day from Friday to Sunday.</li></ul>


<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chase-center-nba-all-star-street-closures-revised.png?w=1064" alt="The map shows streets near the UCSF Mission Bay, with 3rd Street, 16th Street, and the San Francisco Bay Trail by the water, and marked bus stops." class="wp-image-366270"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Road closures are scheduled around Chase Center, where the biggest All-Star events are set to take place.</figcaption></figure>


Several streets in the Financial District will be closed for the Chinese New Year parade Saturday from 2 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.&nbsp;

<p>Several streets in the Financial District will be closed for the Chinese New Year parade Saturday from 2 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p>


<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Market Street between Second Street and Geary</li>



<li>Geary Boulevard between Market and Powell</li>



<li>Powell Street between Geary and Post</li>



<li>Post Street between Kearny to Powell</li>



<li>Kearny Street between Geary and Pacific</li>
</ul>


Market Street between Second Street and Geary

<li>Market Street between Second Street and Geary</li>

Geary Boulevard between Market and Powell

<li>Geary Boulevard between Market and Powell</li>

<li>Powell Street between Geary and Post</li>

<li>Post Street between Kearny to Powell</li>

<li>Kearny Street between Geary and Pacific</li>

<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Market Street between Second Street and Geary</li><li>Geary Boulevard between Market and Powell</li><li>Powell Street between Geary and Post</li><li>Post Street between Kearny to Powell</li><li>Kearny Street between Geary and Pacific</li></ul>

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The year Bay Area sports went mid