Official-source check: October 28, 2026, before kickoff. This is an update to the existing match preview, not a report of a completed game. The San Jose Earthquakes host the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−07:00), equivalent to 8:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−06:00) in Colorado and 02:30 UTC on Thursday, October 29. The stadium and kickoff remain consistent across the clubs' official previews and matchday guide. New details worth noting include the expected return of San Jose forward Preston Judd after a card-accumulation suspension, additional local radio coverage, and lot-specific parking opening times.
| Match information | Officially listed detail |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2026 Major League Soccer regular season |
| Home and away clubs | San Jose Earthquakes (home); Colorado Rapids (away) |
| Stadium date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| San Jose kickoff | 7:30 p.m. PDT (UTC−07:00), October 28 |
| Colorado time | 8:30 p.m. MDT (UTC−06:00), October 28 |
| UTC | 02:30 UTC, Thursday, October 29 |
| Venue | PayPal Park, 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose, CA 95110 |
| Video coverage | Apple TV, according to both clubs |
| San Jose radio | KSFO 810 AM (English); La Kaliente 1370 AM (Spanish) |
| Colorado audio and club updates | Altitude Sports Radio; Colorado Rapids app and ColoradoRapids.com as listed by the visitors |
San Jose's official matchday guide lists a 7:30 p.m. kickoff, and the Colorado Rapids' preview gives 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The official MLS match page is the primary destination for team sheets and match developments. These are three descriptions of the same scheduled start, not separate games. The date changes to October 29 when expressed in UTC.
The correct October 28 offsets reflect daylight saving time. The National Institute of Standards and Technology identifies November 1 as the end of daylight saving time in 2026, so California is still on PDT and Colorado is still on MDT for this fixture. Using standard-time offsets from a later date would shift the listed kickoff incorrectly.
San Jose's newly published official match preview says forward Preston Judd is returning after missing the previous match through yellow-card accumulation. The club credits him with 16 league goals in its preview. This is an important availability update, but it is not a confirmed announcement that he will start or play a particular number of minutes. The same preview notes that midfielder Niko Tsakiris returned to action during San Jose's previous game against FC Dallas. It credits Tsakiris with three goals and 11 assists at the time of publication. Those are the club's pregame figures, not statistics from the Colorado match.
The MLS Matchday 33 Player Status Report identifies seven players as out for this game across both clubs. The report's labels are reproduced below as matchday designations. They should not be interpreted as detailed medical diagnoses or forecasts of a return date.
| Club | Player | MLS-listed issue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | Nonso Adimabua | Lower body | Out |
| San Jose | Darius Johnson | Lower body | Out |
| San Jose | DeJuan Jones | Lower body | Out |
| Colorado | Reggie Cannon | Leg | Out |
| Colorado | Youssef Maziz | Leg | Out |
| Colorado | Ibrahim Sadiq | Leg | Out |
| Colorado | Zack Steffen | Shoulder | Out |
As of its October 27, 2026 update, the separate MLS Disciplinary Summary does not list a San Jose or Colorado player among the notices of suspension for October 28. It does identify Beau Leroux and Ronaldo Vieira of San Jose and Josh Atencio and Darren Yapi of Colorado as one caution away from a suspension or fine. These are accumulation warnings, not bans for this match. The league injury report also does not settle the starting goalkeeper choice for Colorado; Zack Steffen being ruled out does not establish the final lineup.
Official starting elevens, substitute benches and any late withdrawal should be checked when the teams release their game-day selections. A club preview and an MLS player status report are different types of announcement: the first provides context about availability, while the latter records a particular reporting snapshot. Neither proves that an eligible player has been named in the starting eleven.
The pregame table reproduced in Colorado's official preview has San Jose fourth in the Western Conference with 48 points from 31 matches, a record of 13 wins, nine draws and nine losses. Colorado is eighth with 42 points from 31 matches, with 12 wins, six draws and 13 losses. These are the standings entering Wednesday's fixtures, not an updated table following their outcomes. San Jose's aim is to preserve a top-four position that would bring home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Colorado is pushing to seal a postseason berth.
The MLS Matchday 33 playoff scenarios set out a specific three-part Colorado clinching path: the Rapids must win at San Jose, Portland must fail to win at St. Louis CITY SC, and Real Salt Lake must fail to win at Austin FC. All three conditions are required for that particular scenario. A Rapids victory alone does not automatically establish qualification under the published calculation. Results elsewhere can affect the remaining games and standings.
San Jose enters after a 3–0 defeat at FC Dallas. According to the Earthquakes' official recap, the match remained scoreless through 83 minutes before Dallas scored three late goals, ending San Jose's nine-game unbeaten league run. Colorado arrives after a 1–0 home victory over Vancouver Whitecaps, decided by Morgan Whittaker's late goal. Colorado's official recap says the Rapids had gone four matches unbeaten entering this road trip. These are confirmed results from prior games, not a prediction of Wednesday's score.
The teams met on October 10 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in Colorado and drew 1–1. Donavan Phillip scored for the Rapids, while Dave Romney equalized for the Earthquakes. San Jose's preview also highlights goalkeeper Earl Edwards' nine saves in that encounter. The rematch brings familiar opponents but does not guarantee the same lineups or outcome. San Jose's preview identifies Bruce Arena as its coach and Matt Wells as Colorado's head coach, while highlighting Paxten Aaronson, Darren Yapi and Whittaker among the visitors' attacking options.
Both clubs advertise Apple TV for the match. San Jose's October 28 preview additionally lists the broadcast in English and Spanish and names KSFO 810 AM for English-language local radio and La Kaliente 1370 AM for Spanish-language local radio. These San Jose stations are new useful details for supporters who prefer audio coverage rather than video. Colorado's preview lists Altitude Sports Radio and its team app and website as additional coverage destinations. Listeners should verify availability and regional restrictions on the relevant platform rather than assuming identical streaming access everywhere.
To watch, search Apple TV for the San Jose Earthquakes–Colorado Rapids event and check the service's viewing terms in your location. For live team news and the result afterward, follow the MLS match center or the clubs' official channels. At this pre-kickoff check, no final score or confirmed starting lineup is being reported.
PayPal Park is at 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, according to the stadium's guest services page. The specific October 28 match guide breaks parking into multiple opening times. On Wednesday, October 28, in San Jose, PDT (UTC−07:00), the Audi Lot and Ford Tailgate Lot open at 4:30 p.m.; PS4 opens at 5:00 p.m.; PS1 and PS2 open at 6:00 p.m. Stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m. and kickoff remains scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Therefore, the earlier shorthand that all parking opens at 4:30 p.m. is not accurate for every lot.
Fans should use the parking map and check which lot their pass permits before driving. The Earthquakes advise purchasing a parking pass ahead of time because inventory is limited; the match guide says on-site payment, where available, requires a credit card. A published opening time does not guarantee availability of parking inventory or a match ticket. The club's official parking and entry guidance should be checked again before departure in case operations change.
The Earthquakes' mobile-ticketing instructions explain that entry uses valid digital tickets through the Earthquakes app powered by Tixr. Fans can save their tickets to their phone or digital wallet in advance. Screenshots will not work because barcodes rotate, and printable PDF tickets are not accepted. More than one ticket can be shown from a single device, but transferring each attendee their own ticket is the club's preferred arrangement. Make sure every ticket is accessible before reaching security.
The PayPal Park bag policy generally restricts backpacks and other bags, with exceptions for approved clear bags no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches, certain small clutches or non-clear fanny packs up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, and specified diaper bags. Bags may be inspected and the policy can change, so read the full stadium guidance rather than relying on an abbreviated description. The same guest services page identifies a complimentary downtown shuttle option, but service timing and capacity should be confirmed before travel.
The official sources checked for this update confirm the teams, home venue, scheduled kickoff and time-zone conversion, the Apple TV listing, San Jose radio stations, Colorado's advertised audio outlets, the seven players listed out, Judd's return from his previous card suspension, the October 27 caution-accumulation warnings, and the lot-specific PayPal Park opening times. The published sources do not establish a confirmed starting eleven, final score, substitution list or the actual result of the competing playoff races. Those details should only be updated after the league or clubs release authoritative information.
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