LOS ANGELES (Friday, September 14, 2024) – The LA Galaxy have announced schedule details for their home opener against LAFC, presented by VW, at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, September 14 (7:30 p.m. PT; MLS Season Pass).
Before the game Party at Galaxy Park
Fans are encouraged to stop by the pregame party at Galaxy Park where they can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities as well as drinks and music before the gates open for the Galaxy-LAFC game at 5:30 p.m. PT on Saturday. The first 100 guests to arrive at the park will receive a free Galaxy beverage cooler. For more information on Galaxy Park, click here.
The Glitch Mob Pre-game entertainment
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to Saturday’s game to enjoy musical entertainment from the producers and The Glitch Mob, who will perform before the game. The national anthem will be performed by Davis Gaines. With a renewed focus on transforming the fan experience in the stadium, LA Galaxy home games during the 2024 MLS regular season will feature musical entertainment.
FootballFest
Cozmo’s Cadets, LA Galaxy Youth Programming, LA Galaxy Foundation and Ticket Sales will have their usual booths at SoccerFest, and AYSO, HOLA, Positive Coaching Alliance and LA vs. Hate will also be on hand. Fans can take a virtual selfie with their favorite LA Galaxy stars in the Recharge with Dignity Health Area, play a game of futpool or participate in activations from 24 Hour Fitness, IKON Pass, Kinecta, Fiji Airways, American Express and Maruchan. The NW Pad outside the NW Stadium gate will have the LA Times, Kinecta Ice Cream Truck, VW, California Cryobank, Herdez and Angry Orchard.
LA Galaxy Foundation
The LA Galaxy Foundation will auction off player-signed Hispanic Heritage pre-game jerseys. The online auction will begin at 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, September 14 and will end in the 75th minute of play. Fans can text GALAXY to 76278 to bid. The hero of the game is Major Adam Sanchez of the United States Marine Corps. Following his deployment, Major Sanchez was awarded the Tarawa Award for outstanding leadership. He now continues to serve as the Commanding Officer at the Los Angeles Recruiting Station. The game’s community partner is Heart of Los Angeles. Fans can visit their booth at SoccerFest to learn more about how they help young people overcome barriers through exceptional, free, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment.
Game information
Saturday’s match between LA Galaxy and LAFC is the 24th edition of all competitions of The trafficwith the overall series being 9-9-5 (48 GF, 49 GA). Against LAFC, LA Galaxy has a record of 7-7-5 (38 GF, 40 GA) in league games, a record of 0-2-0 (5 GF, 8 GA) in the MLS Cup Playoffs and a record of 2-0-0 (5 GF, 1 GA) in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. In 11 all-time home games against LAFC, Galaxy has a record of 7-2-2 (24 GF, 16 GA). The last time the two teams met during the 2024 season, LA Galaxy lost 1-2 to LAFC in front of 70,076 fans at Rose Bowl Stadium on July 4. The first time the two teams met this season, LA Galaxy lost 1-2 to LAFC at BMO Stadium on April 6. In a total of 23 meetings between LA Galaxy and LAFC in all competitions, El Tráfico* averages 4.2 goals per game. After 28 games in the 2024 MLS regular season, LA Galaxy has a record of 15-6-7 (53 GF, 38 GA; 52 points) and sits in first place in the Western Conference, four points ahead of second-place LAFC (14-6-6; 48 GF, 32 GA).
