SAN FRANCISCO — Fleet Week’s main weekend is underway, with the Blue Angels scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, free ship tours at Piers 27 and 35, waterfront transit changes and major vehicle restrictions around the Presidio.
If you are deciding when to leave home, the useful distinction is between the full air-show start and the Blue Angels slot: Saturday’s flying program begins at 12:10 p.m., while Sunday’s starts at noon.
Are the Blue Angels flying today?
Yes — the current official schedule lists the Blue Angels for 3 p.m. Saturday. They are also scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday.
Air-show schedules can change for weather, safety or operational reasons, so recheck the official schedule before making a trip solely for one performance.
What time does the Fleet Week air show start?
The detailed lineup lists a 12:10 p.m. Saturday start and a noon Sunday start. Other scheduled performers include military demonstration aircraft and civilian teams before the Blue Angels close the main flying program.
When are the free ship tours?
Fleet Week’s current schedule lists free public ship tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Piers 27 and 35.
Security lines and capacity can affect how quickly visitors board. If a particular ship matters to you, arriving earlier in the tour window is safer than treating 4 p.m. as an arrival time.
What are the Fleet Fest hours?
Fleet Fest runs 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday around Pier 27 and the SkyStar Wheel area, with the Service & Safety Expo, food, music and family activities.
What roads close near the Presidio and Crissy Field?
The Presidio says several roads and eastern entrances close to cars beginning at noon Saturday and Sunday during the air-show period. That makes driving toward Crissy Field a poor last-minute strategy.
The National Park Service also warns that parking at Fort Mason is extremely limited, with priority for ADA placards, permit holders and hostel guests.
What changes on Muni?
SFMTA is running extra waterfront service and changing several routes around Fisherman’s Wharf, the Marina and the cable-car network. The F streetcar and cable-car operations are among the services affected by Fleet Week crowd management.
Because the exact operating pattern can change with crowd conditions, use the current SFMTA Fleet Week advisory and live arrivals on the day you travel.
What is the best way to reach the waterfront?
Transit plus walking is generally the simplest approach. BART to Embarcadero with a waterfront connection can work for the eastern viewing areas; people targeting Marina Green or Crissy Field should leave additional time for the final Muni or walking segment.
What else is happening Sunday?
The Italian Heritage Parade begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday and moves from Fisherman’s Wharf through North Beach, adding another major crowd and closure pattern before the 3 p.m. Blue Angels performance.