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Matchday Guide Presented by Kinecta: LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids | Oct. 26, 2024

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LOS ANGELES (Friday, October 24, 2024) – The LA Galaxy have announced programming details for the start of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. The LA Galaxy will host the Colorado Rapids in Game 1 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024 (8:00 p.m. PT; MLS Season Pass). Stadium gates open at 6:30 p.m. PT.

Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Galaxy home games are on sale now at lagalaxy.com/playoffs. Tickets start at just $35.

In-Stadium Giveaway
The first 20,000 fans in attendance on Saturday, October 26 will receive a playoff rally towel, while supplies last.

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 for Saturday’s playoff match between the LA Galaxy and the Colorado Rapids. Fans can also view the Fall Classic Game 2 on the LED screen on Saturday. For more information on Galaxy Park, click here.

Pregame Entertainment
Fans are encouraged to arrive early on Saturday, October 26 to enjoy musical entertainment provided by Real 92.3 FM's DJ Lechero who will perform pregame. With a renewed focus on transforming the in-stadium fan experience, the LA Galaxy will extend their musical entertainment offerings throughout home matches during the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

SoccerFest
Cozmo’s Cadets, LA Galaxy Youth Programming, and Ticket Sales will have their usual booths at SoccerFest, with Herbalife also in attendance. Fans can take a virtual selfie with their favorite LA Galaxy stars in the Recharge with Dignity Health Area, play a round of Futpool, pose for a photo in the photo booth or sample ramen from Maruchan. Fans can watch graffiti artist LEGIT ONE create a mural celebrating the LA Galaxy's playoff run and can add their autograph to the mural.

Merchandise
The LA Galaxy's 2024 Playoff collection will be available for purchase at the LA Galaxy Team store starting at 12:00 p.m. PT. On Tuesday, October 22. The collection consists of a hooded sweatshirt, two shirts and two hats.

LA Galaxy Foundation
The LA Galaxy Foundation will be auctioning a framed and signed #18 Marco Reus Angelino Kit. The online auction will open on Saturday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. PT and will close at the 75th minute of the match. Fans can text GALAXY to 76278 to bid. The Community Partner of the Match is Care Closet LBC. The Hero of the Match is United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran Major William “Monsoon” Mimiaga. His accolades include the Vietnam Service Medal Six Campaigns, the Gulf War Medal Three Campaigns, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal with Frame and Palm and the Presidential Unit Award.

Match Information
The LA Galaxy will kick off the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs by hosting the Colorado Rapids in Game 1 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024 (8:00 p.m. PT; MLS Season Pass). Since the start of the 2009 season, the Galaxy have hosted 18 playoff games in Carson, including MLS Cup 2011, 2012 and 2014. In those 18 matches, the Galaxy are 16-2-0 in home playoff games and 46-24-7 in 76 all-time playoff matches.

The LA Galaxy and the Colorado Rapids last clashed at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Oct. 2, 2024, where the LA Galaxy defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1, winning for the first time in Colorado in seven years. Saturday’s match is the 96th all-time meeting across all competitions between the LA Galaxy and the Colorado Rapids, with LA leading the series 48-34-13. In the first meeting between the two teams during the 2024 campaign on July 17, LA earned a 3-2 win over Colorado at Dignity Health Sports Park. In 41 all-time league matches played on the road against the Rapids, the Galaxy hold a 13-21-7 record.

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 Colorado Rapids

October 26, 2024

4:00 p.m. PT: All Parking Gates Open

6:30 p.m. PT: Stadium Gates Open

5:30 p.m. PT: Galaxy Express Begins Running

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