LOS ANGELES (Tuesday, October 1, 2024) – The LA Galaxy today announced programming details for their home match Austin FC, presented by Kinecta, in the 2024 MLS Regular Season home finale at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, October 5 (7:30 p.m. PT; MLS Season Pass).
Pregame Party At Galaxy Park
Fans are invited to stop by the pregame party at Galaxy Park, where they can take part in a wide range of family-friendly activities along with drinks and music before gates open at 5:30 p.m. PT for Saturday’s match between the LA Galaxy and Austin FC. For more information on Galaxy Park, click here.
Pregame Entertainment
Fans are encouraged to arrive early on Saturday, October 5 to enjoy musical entertainment provided by DJ Exile who will perform pregame. DJ Exilie is one of Las Vegas' top DJs who has opened for superstar acts including Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Ozuna and more. The national anthem will be performed by Mariachi Los Toros. With a renewed focus on transforming the in-stadium fan experience, LA Galaxy home matches during the 2024 MLS Regular Season offer musical entertainment.
SoccerFest
Cozmo’s Cadets, LA Galaxy Youth Programming, the LA Galaxy Foundation and Ticket Sales will have their usual booths at SoccerFest, with Academia de Futbol Juvenil Amatense (AFJA), Positive Coaching Alliance, the Philippine Independence Day Foundation, the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce and 24 Hour Fitness in attendance. Galaxy legends including Rafael Garcia will be signing autographs at SoccerFest from 6:30 p.m. PT until kickoff. Entertainment for children will include glitter tattoos, Dia de Muertos-themed face painting and Futpool. Fans can take a virtual selfie with their favorite LA Galaxy stars in the Recharge with Dignity Health Area or get a free ramen sample courtesy of Maruchan, a free ice cream courtesy of Kinecta and a free sample from Soonhari. Live music from Wachiwara can be enjoyed in Kinecta Plaza all of SoccerFest. The NW Pad, located outside the NW stadium gate, will have the LA Times, California Cryo Bank and Circle K.
In-Stadium Giveaway
The first 5,000 fans in attendance on Saturday, October 5 will receive a Día De Muertos LA Galaxy bobblehead and a Vamos Galaxy scarf, while supplies last. The Prize Patrol will have numerous in-game surprises on Saturday. Fans are invited to stay until after the final whistle for a chance to catch mini balls signed by LA Galaxy players.
Merchandise
The LA Galaxy x Sworn To Us collection will be available for purchase at the LA Galaxy Team store starting at 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, October 5. Founded in 2015, Sworn To Us is a Los Angeles-based brand created by first-generation Mexican-American and Salvadoran-American friends with the mantra "Inspire the Uninspired." The brand is a Latino-owned business that manufactures their products in Los Angeles with locally-sourced materials.
Extra Time
ETC!ETC! will be providing musical entertainment at Extra Time following the match against Austin until 11:00 p.m. PT. Extra Time is the LA Galaxy’s post-match party in the American Express Stadium Club and all fans are welcome to attend.
LA Galaxy Foundation
The LA Galaxy Foundation will hold their annual Jerseys off the Back auction all week long. Fans can bid on the opportunity to go on the field post-match and receive a jersey off the back of their favorite player. The online auction opened on Monday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m. PT and will close on Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Fans can text GALAXY to 76278 to bid. The Community Partner of the Match is Academia de Futbol Juvenil Amatense (AFJA). Visit their booth at SoccerFest to learn about how they use soccer as a vehicle for social change in at-risk communities throughout Central America. The Hero of the Match is United States Army First Lieutenant Dunia Lara. First Lieutenant Lara served in the U.S. Army for more than eight years as part of the 7305th Medical Training Support Battalion.
Match Information
Saturday’s MLS Regular Season home finale at Dignity Health Sports Park marks the eighth MLS regular-season meeting between Austin FC and the Galaxy, with LA leading the all-time series 4-2-1. In 28 all-time MLS Regular Season home finales, the LA Galaxy hold a 14-6-8 record. In the first meeting between the Galaxy and Austin this season, LA fell 2-0 on the road at Q2 Stadium on April 27, 2024. Notably, the Galaxy are unbeaten in three all-time matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park against Austin FC (3-0-0; 8 GF, 1 GA). In five career regular-season appearances (1 start) against Austin, Dejan Joveljić has recorded three goals and three assists. Additionally, Riqui Puig has registered three goal contributions (2 goals, 1 assist) in three career starts against Austin FC.
Bag Policy
Dignity Health Sports Park has a clear bag policy. We encourage you to avoid bringing a bag for a more efficient and contactless ingress experience. BAG POLICY | PROHIBITED ITEMS
Access Your Tickets
All tickets and parking are digital and will be accessible through the LA Galaxy App or AXS App (swiping a credit card or driver license will no longer be permitted). Fans should download the latest version of the LA Galaxy App or AXS App and log in prior to arriving at the stadium to ensure that their pre-purchased parking passes and tickets are accessible. For assistance, please call 1-877-3GALAXY.
Galaxy Express
The Galaxy Express offers fans free non-stop shuttles to and from Dignity Health Sports Park for every LA Galaxy home match and includes free parking at Del Amo Station or Harbor Gateway Transit Center.
The Galaxy Express shuttle will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, operating approximately every 10 minutes and running through the match’s 15th minute. Return trips will begin after the game and will run for 45 minutes. Parking is free at our two Galaxy Express pickup/drop-off locations:
Harbor Gateway Transit Center - 731 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248
Del Amo Station - 20220 Santa Fe Ave. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
See more information about the Galaxy Express here.
Stadium Parking
Fans parking on site are encouraged to arrive early.
(Please be advised that credit/debit cards are the only forms of payment accepted when purchasing parking on site.)
Supporter Sections
Sections labeled ACB, GLX, LARS, OTLZ and STAND and sections numbered 118‑125 and 137‑138 are designated LA Galaxy supporter sections. All gear associated with members of the visiting team is prohibited in these sections.
Concessions
Throughout the match, fans will be able to order concessions through the LA Galaxy App and have them ready for pick-up at designated concession stands. Separate concession stands will offer walk-up purchasing.
Merchandise
The LA Galaxy Team Store inside the stadium, located in the main plaza near SoccerFest, will be open on game day.
Season Ticket Members can apply their discount at checkout by scanning the QR code at the entrance of the LA Galaxy Team Stores and logging in with the primary email address on their account. The discount barcode will then appear and can be added to your phone's digital wallet.
Cashless Experience
Dignity Health Sports Park has provided reverse ATMs to convert cash to prepaid cards, which you can use outside the stadium as well. The reverse ATMs are located in Legends Plaza outside the stadium and on the East and West Concourses inside the stadium.
Need Assistance During the Game?
Assistance is only a text away! Fans can text 502-4ASSIST (502-427-7478) during LA Galaxy games for any situations requiring additional assistance. You can visit our virtual assistant here for any non-urgent stadium questions, such as event policies or ticketing questions.
Please visit our FAQ page or email us at customerservice@lagalaxy.com.
LA Galaxy vs Austin FC
October 5, 2024
3:30 p.m. PT: All Parking Gates Open
5:15 p.m. PT: Stadium Gates Open
5:30 p.m. PT: Galaxy Express Begins Running
7:30 p.m. PT: LA Galaxy vs Austin FC
