The LA Galaxy are the only SoCal rival coming to Snapdragon Stadium during the 2027 Sprint Season. San Diego FC has never lost to them. Here’s when they play, every result so far, and why Chucky Lozano makes it personal.
When Does the LA Galaxy Play at Snapdragon Stadium?
Saturday, May 1, 2027, 7:00 PM PT
San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy, Snapdragon Stadium
The final home match of the 2027 Sprint Season, one week before the regular season ends.
Single-match tickets aren’t on sale yet. Text SPRINT to 71747 for presale access, or check San Diego FC on Ticketmaster. Season Ticket Members already have a seat.
That’s the only meeting in the Sprint Season. SDFC doesn’t play at the Galaxy until the 2027-28 season, which starts in July. Full dates are on the San Diego FC schedule.
A 14-match season means this one could matter for playoff position. MLS Cup Playoffs start in May.
San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy: Every Result
San Diego FC is unbeaten against the Galaxy: three wins and a draw in four MLS regular-season meetings.
| February 23, 2025 at Dignity Health Sports Park: SDFC 2, Galaxy 0 San Diego FC’s first MLS match ever, against the defending MLS Cup champions. Anders Dreyer scored both, the first assisted by Lozano. Recap |
| May 24, 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium: SDFC 2, Galaxy 1 Lozano won it in the 95th minute. Attendance: 30,114. Recap |
| August 29, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium: SDFC 3, Galaxy 1 Goals from Elias Achouri, Kieran Sargeant (his first in MLS) and Amahl Pellegrino. Lozano scored LA’s goal, his first for the Galaxy, against his old club. Attendance: 27,971. Recap |
| October 17, 2026 at Dignity Health Sports Park: SDFC 2, Galaxy 2 The Galaxy led twice. Dreyer (penalty) and Gabriel Pirani answered both times. Recap |
Why It’s a Rivalry
You’d think the Galaxy’s big rival is San Diego. It isn’t. Their derby is LAFC, “El Tráfico.” San Diego is the newer problem, and so far the bigger one.
- It started on day one. SDFC’s first MLS match was at the Galaxy, who were defending MLS Cup champions. SDFC won 2-0.
- Chucky Lozano switched sides. SDFC’s first Designated Player went to the Galaxy on loan in August 2026. He scored San Diego’s 95th-minute winner in 2025, then scored against San Diego at Snapdragon a year later. Expect a reaction when his name is read.
- San Diego vs. Los Angeles. This city watched the Chargers and Clippers move north. Beating LA teams goes over well here.
- The Galaxy have the history. More MLS Cups than anyone. They haven’t beaten a club that started play in 2025.
Going to the Match
A Saturday night rivalry match fills the lots. Book parking in advance or take the Trolley. The loudest seats are in the north end; see the Supporters Section guide and learn the chants. Pick seats with the seating chart, and check the bag policy before you go.
More San Diego FC
Site Search
Make the most of your time at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium. This independently operated and reader-supported guide is not affiliated with Snapdragon, SDSU or any organizations. Affiliate partners help us keep the site running, at no additional cost to you, when you make a purchase through some of the links on our site. Please contact us with website questions.
You may also enjoy:
SDSU Aztecs
San Diego Wave
San Diego FC
Poinsettia Bowl
Holiday Bowl
Monster Jam