Update checked Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:37 p.m. PDT (UTC−07:00; October 17 at 02:37 UTC).
LA Galaxy host San Diego FC in the 2026 MLS regular season on Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. PDT (UTC−07:00). The match is scheduled at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. That kickoff is Sunday, October 18, at 02:30 UTC. Apple TV is the listed live stream, and San Diego FC also lists radio coverage on San Diego Sports 760 AM. The game has not started at the time of this update, so there is no result to report.
| Match detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2026 MLS regular season |
| Fixture | LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC |
| Kickoff in Carson | Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. PDT (UTC−07:00) |
| UTC kickoff | Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 02:30 UTC |
| Venue | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California |
| Viewing | Apple TV; San Diego FC also lists San Diego Sports 760 AM radio coverage |
| Match status | Scheduled; no pregame result |
Use the Carson date and time if following the stadium clock: Saturday evening, October 17. MLS’s UTC listing falls on Sunday, October 18, because the match begins after midnight UTC. The date difference is a time-zone conversion, not a rescheduled fixture. Daylight saving time is still in effect in California on October 17, so Carson is on Pacific Daylight Time, UTC−07:00; the 2026 U.S. change back to standard time is November 1. The official MLS and club listings give the same kickoff and venue.
The LA Galaxy schedule and San Diego FC match preview list Apple TV for the game. MLS says that in 2026 all regular-season matches are available to Apple TV subscribers. Open the fixture listing before kickoff to confirm access for your region and device; the club schedules do not name a separate linear-TV channel for this matchup. San Diego FC’s preview also names San Diego Sports 760 AM for radio coverage. Check the station’s local signal or stream details if you plan to listen from outside the San Diego area.
| Option | Useful for | Check before kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Apple TV | Watching the live match | Confirm the fixture and availability in your region |
| San Diego Sports 760 AM | Following San Diego FC by radio | Check local signal or online listening access |
| MLS match page | Confirmed match details, lineups, and score updates | Refresh near kickoff and after full time |
| Dignity Health Sports Park | Attending in Carson | Review current event, ticket, and stadium guidance |
The venue lists its address as 18400 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90746. LA Galaxy’s schedule identifies the match as Marvel Night, and the venue’s event listing identifies LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC on October 17. Ticket inventory can change, so use the official event listing for current availability and entry guidance before traveling.
LA comes into the fixture after a 2–0 home win over the Portland Timbers on October 14. The Galaxy’s official report lists the club at 10-11-9 with 39 points after that result. Marco Reus scored in the first half, and Justin Haak added a late second goal from a Reus set piece. It was a response after LA’s 6–2 loss at St. Louis on October 11, but the Portland result alone does not determine the Galaxy’s place in the playoff race.
San Diego FC’s latest league result before this trip was a 3–3 draw with the Houston Dynamo on October 14. Anders Dreyer and Cédric Bakambu gave San Diego an early lead; after Houston moved in front, Gabriel Pirani equalized in the 86th minute. SDFC’s match preview lists an 8-12-9 record and 33 points, putting the club 12th in the Western Conference and five points below the ninth-place playoff line with five regular-season games remaining before this match. Those are pregame standings and can change as results come in.
The teams have already met once in the 2026 regular season. San Diego won 3–1 at Snapdragon Stadium on August 29. In its October 17 preview, SDFC described its record against the Galaxy as 3-0-0 in regular-season play. That record is historical context, not a prediction. LA has the home venue for this return meeting, while San Diego is pursuing points late in the season.
The newest specific injury information in the official LA Galaxy material reviewed for this update concerns forward Kyōgo Furuhashi. LA’s October 14 starting-XI post said he was out for the Portland match because of an injury suffered in the previous weekend’s game in St. Louis. The club did not give a diagnosis or confirm whether he would be available against San Diego. Treat his October 17 status as unconfirmed until LA posts a matchday update or names its lineup.
Joseph Paintsil, by contrast, started against Portland on October 14 after returning to league minutes as a substitute in St. Louis. That confirms he had resumed playing, but it does not guarantee his role or minutes for this fixture. San Diego’s official preview discusses its recent result and playoff position but does not publish a match-specific injury list. The official pregame material reviewed here also does not confirm an October 17 starting XI or identify a new suspension for either side. Do not treat an absent name in a preview as proof of an injury, suspension, or selection decision.
For the final team news, check the MLS match page and both clubs’ official channels close to kickoff. Confirmed lineups are the clearest source for who is starting; official team notices are needed to establish a late scratch or suspension. Until those updates appear, projected lineups and social-media speculation should not be presented as confirmed news.
No. As of this pregame update, the fixture is still scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. PDT in Carson. The corresponding time is Sunday, October 18, at 02:30 UTC. A score should be added only after the match has been played and confirmed by MLS or one of the clubs. For now, the verified update is the kickoff and venue, Apple TV and radio options, the teams’ latest results, and the limited injury information above. No conclusion about the outcome can be drawn from those details.
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