U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has highlighted its ongoing security operations at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, ahead of a major sporting event. On February 5, 2026, CBP shared details of its activities on social media.
In a post published at 17:15 UTC, CBP stated: "U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers conduct non-intrusive inspection security sweeps outside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California ."
Later the same day, at 18:10 UTC, CBP reflected on its decade-long experience securing large-scale events at the venue: "Same stadium. Same mission. Exactly ten years ago, CBP was at @LeviStadium for @SuperBowl 50 when the @Broncos beat the @Panthers. This year we’re back at it again with @Patriots vs @Seahawks. Securing America’s largest sporting events is nothing new to us."
At 20:02 UTC, CBP posted about its efforts to combat counterfeit goods during such events: "Stopping counterfeits is what we do!"
The presence of federal law enforcement agencies like CBP is standard practice for high-profile sports gatherings in the United States due to concerns over public safety and intellectual property protection. Events such as the Super Bowl attract significant crowds and international attention, prompting coordinated security measures involving local police and federal authorities.
CBP's responsibilities include preventing illegal items from entering venues and safeguarding against counterfeit merchandise sales—an issue that often escalates around major sports events due to increased demand for branded goods.
