San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake: October 31 Kickoff, TV and Official Injury Report

Updated October 31, 2026, before kickoff: San Jose Earthquakes host Real Salt Lake at PayPal Park on Saturday in a match with Western Conference playoff implications. Both clubs' latest matchday materials confirm 2:00 p.m. in San Jose, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00), on October 31, or 21:00 UTC on October 31. Apple TV is the confirmed streaming destination. A new official MLS player status report lists six unavailable players across the two clubs, including suspensions for Timo Werner and Morgan Guilavogui.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake: kickoff time and venue

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-07:00) at PayPal Park, 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, California 95110. The time is also 3:00 p.m. in Salt Lake City, Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00), and 5:00 p.m. in New York, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). All three cities remain on their respective daylight-saving offsets for the scheduled kickoff; clocks turn back in those U.S. time zones on November 1. The match therefore takes place at 21:00 UTC on October 31, not after midnight UTC.

The Earthquakes' official match preview identifies the 2:00 p.m. San Jose kickoff, while RSL's October 31 matchday information independently lists 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time at PayPal Park. The club-specific announcements are consistent with each other. If a saved calendar or automated schedule shows another time, check those current club sources before making travel plans.

Latest official injury and suspension report

MLS's Matchday 34 player status report lists three players out for San Jose and three out for Real Salt Lake. This is more complete than the clubs' earlier match previews, which primarily highlighted the two suspensions. The league report specifies the following absences for Saturday's game:

The league's disciplinary summary, dated October 30, specifies that Werner is suspended for a red card classified as violent conduct in San Jose's October 28 match against Colorado. Guilavogui is suspended for yellow-card accumulation and must miss RSL's trip to San Jose. MLS has also announced a separate fine for Werner's failure to leave the field promptly after his dismissal; the public announcement does not state a fine amount. The additional fine should not be mistaken for a newly announced extra match ban.

The injury report does not establish a return date for Adimabua, Jones, Eneli or Luna, nor does it describe a more specific diagnosis beyond the league's stated injury categories. The list reports pregame availability, not a confirmed starting lineup. Official starting elevens and any subsequent changes should be checked at the MLS match center close to kickoff.

How the absences could affect each team

San Jose head coach Bruce Arena will be without Werner after his dismissal against Colorado. The forward contributed an assist before his red card, and the club's preview points to striker Preston Judd as a central attacking option. San Jose also received a useful boost when midfielder Niko Tsakiris returned to action and set up the late equalizer in the 2-2 draw with Colorado on October 28. A recent appearance does not guarantee that Tsakiris will start against Salt Lake, however, and the newly listed lower-body absences of Adimabua and Jones further reduce San Jose's available options.

For RSL, Guilavogui's suspension removes a player who scored the winning goal in Wednesday's 2-1 comeback victory at Austin FC. He had become an important contributor during the club's late-season run. RSL's October 31 team storylines suggest homegrown attacker Aiden Hezarkhani could receive an opportunity, and also mention Dušan Žagar as a possible option. Those are possibilities discussed by the club, not confirmed selections. With Diego Luna and Emeka Eneli officially out because of knee injuries, coach Pablo Mastroeni must also adjust without them.

RSL's attacking choices still include Sergi Solans, whom the visiting club credited with 14 MLS regular-season goals in its October 30 preview, and Saba Lobjanidze, who scored the equalizer at Austin. RSL's recent performances give the visitors momentum, but the confirmed missing players make predictions about a lineup or match result especially speculative.

Where to watch San Jose vs. Real Salt Lake

Apple TV is the streaming service named by both clubs for this game. For the 2026 season, live MLS matches are included with an Apple TV subscription rather than requiring a separate MLS Season Pass subscription. The league says coverage is offered without local blackouts in supported markets, though viewers should verify regional availability and applicable subscription terms. The official MLS how-to-watch guide provides the current route to the authorized stream.

Real Salt Lake lists Keith Costigan and Maurice Edu on English-language commentary, with Diego Pessolano and Max Cordaro handling Spanish-language coverage. San Jose's match preview also lists radio coverage on KSFO 810 AM in English and La Kaliente 1370 AM in Spanish. RSL identifies KSL Radio and KBMG Latino 106.3 FM for its listeners. A separate FOX or FS1 airing has not been established by the clubs' game-specific notices, so viewers should not rely on a generic MLS broadcast schedule to assume one.

Playoff race: what is at stake?

San Jose entered Saturday fifth in the Western Conference with a 13-9-10 record and 49 points, according to the club's October 31 preview. The Earthquakes had already secured a playoff berth and a first playoff match at PayPal Park since the venue opened in 2015. Their remaining objective is to move above fourth-place Houston to improve their first-round home-field position. The matchup is San Jose's final regular-season home game before a November 7 trip to Minnesota United.

Real Salt Lake entered the weekend ninth in the West with a 12-14-6 record and 42 points. The visiting club's October 30 update explains that a playoff berth could be clinched on Saturday if RSL beats San Jose, LA Galaxy fails to beat Austin FC, and Portland fails to beat Houston. That is a conditional scenario, not a claim that qualification is already secured. RSL's regular season closes November 7 at home against the Galaxy, so results across the conference still matter.

The teams' previous meeting ended 1-1 on October 14, 2026, at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. Luc de Fougerolles put RSL ahead in the 79th minute before Jack Jasinski scored a late San Jose equalizer. More recently, San Jose drew Colorado 2-2 on October 28, while RSL overcame Austin 2-1 that evening. These results establish recent form, not the outcome of the Halloween rematch.

PayPal Park entry, parking and Halloween activities

Supporters attending the fixture should use 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110 for the stadium address. The Earthquakes' official Tixr event listing states that parking opens at 11:00 a.m. PDT (UTC-07:00) and gates open at 12:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-07:00) on October 31. Tickets are digital; fans should review entry, parking and bag-policy instructions before traveling. Generic venue guides may show information from other matchdays and should not override fixture-specific details.

The club is advertising a Halloween-themed Monster Match with costume activities, trick-or-treating, a maze, photo opportunities and a limited candy-bar promotion for the first 2,000 children entering the venue. Such promotions can have attendance or supply restrictions, so not every visitor should expect to receive every giveaway. Fans should consult the club's official Halloween announcement for the advertised program.

Where to check for changes before kickoff

For confirmed lineups, further player-status changes, any revised kickoff and the score after the match, check the MLS match center, the Matchday 34 availability report, and the clubs' own official channels. As of this pregame update, no starting eleven or final result is presented as confirmed.

Bottom line: San Jose vs. Real Salt Lake is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, October 31 (21:00 UTC) at PayPal Park, with streaming on Apple TV. The principal new development is the full official unavailable-player list: Adimabua, Jones and Werner for San Jose; Eneli, Luna and Guilavogui for RSL.