San Diego FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC: Kickoff, TV & Matchday Details

Updated October 24, 2026: San Diego FC hosts Seattle Sounders FC in a 2026 MLS regular-season match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in San Diego—Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−07:00)—which is Sunday, October 25, at 02:30 UTC. Apple TV is the listed streaming option. The latest MLS availability report names players listed out or questionable for both teams; confirmed starting lineups were not yet posted when this update was checked.

San Diego FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC: fixture details

Why the fixture appears on two dates

For people attending in San Diego, the match is on Saturday, October 24. The UTC calendar has already rolled into Sunday by the time the local kickoff takes place: 7:30 p.m. PDT plus seven hours is 02:30 UTC on October 25. San Diego is still on daylight saving time on October 24. The National Institute of Standards and Technology says U.S. daylight saving time ends in 2026 at 2 a.m. on November 1, so the October fixture uses PDT, UTC−07:00, rather than Pacific Standard Time. This date change is why some international fixture listings show Sunday.

San Diego FC and Seattle both list a 7:30 p.m. Pacific kickoff at Snapdragon Stadium. The club match page and MLS match center are the best places to check if either side posts a late schedule change.

Latest injury, suspension and lineup information

In its Matchday 32 player status report for October 24, MLS lists San Diego FC forward Elias Achouri as out with a lower-body issue. The same report lists Seattle players Pedro de la Vega (quad), Yeimar Gómez Andrade (hamstring), Danny Musovski (head) and Nikola Petković (knee) as out. Seattle’s Paul Rothrock is listed as questionable with a hamstring issue. These are the published availability designations, not a confirmed starting XI; clubs may provide further updates before kickoff.

The MLS disciplinary summary dated October 20 does not list a San Diego or Seattle player as suspended for this fixture. It does identify San Diego’s Aníbal Godoy and Chris McVey, along with Seattle’s Hassani Dotson and Peter Kingston, as one caution away from a suspension or fine. That warning is not a suspension for this match. Check the MLS player status report and disciplinary summary for any later changes. The official lineup page had not displayed the confirmed teams when this update was checked, so use it again closer to kickoff.

Matchday schedule and Fan Appreciation activities

San Diego FC’s matchday guide lists the following schedule for Saturday, October 24. All times below are San Diego time, PDT (UTC−07:00): parking lots open at 3:30 p.m.; Fan Fest runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the East Lawn; stadium gates open at 6 p.m.; and kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. The club says the first 20,000 fans will receive a 2026 SDFC team poster. It also invites fans to raise their scarves in the 18th minute to recognize San Diego’s 18 communities. A limited number of fans will be selected for a post-match player meet-and-greet and “Shirts Off Their Back” experience. Check the club’s Know Before You Go guide for the latest entry instructions and event details.

Snapdragon Stadium is at 2101 Stadium Way in San Diego. The current stadium policy describes the venue as clear-bag only: each guest may bring one clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small purse or clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks and other oversized bags are prohibited. Review the full stadium entry policies before traveling because security rules can change.

Green Line service and post-match trains

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System says the Green Line serves Stadium Station next to Snapdragon Stadium. For this match, MTS lists 15-minute pre-event service from 5:15 to 8:44 p.m. PDT, using four-car trains. After the match, the agency plans 15-minute service or better, with additional trains as needed. Its event page lists the first post-match departures from Stadium Station at 9:37 p.m. PDT, including westbound service toward Old Town and 12th & Imperial and eastbound service toward El Cajon. Later departures are listed at 15-minute intervals. Review the live MTS event transit page before leaving, especially if connecting to another route.

How to watch or follow the match

Apple TV is the announced live stream for San Diego FC vs. Seattle. Seattle’s official matchday notice also lists radio coverage on 950 KJR AM in English and El Rey 1360 AM in Spanish, along with the club’s match center and app for live updates. Search for the fixture in the Apple TV app or at tv.apple.com before kickoff and check your local listing. If you are following from outside San Diego, use the UTC time above to avoid missing the match after the calendar date changes.

For the latest match status, confirmed lineups and any last-minute changes, check the official San Diego FC match page, the Seattle Sounders viewing guide and the MLS match center. The key planning details are Saturday evening in San Diego, Sunday at 02:30 UTC, Snapdragon Stadium in person, and Apple TV for streaming.