San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC

San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC
The San Jose Earthquakes return to Levi’s® Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for a highly anticipated MLS matchup against Southern California rivals LAFC. Set for a 4:30 p.m. PT kickoff, this special “PRIME TIME” meeting brings two West Coast clubs together for an afternoon of high-energy soccer, passionate supporters, and a celebration of Mexican heritage.

The annual matchup has quickly become one of the most anticipated events on the Earthquakes calendar. The previous Earthquakes-LAFC meeting at Levi’s Stadium drew 50,978 fans in 2025, setting a new standalone attendance record for the club. The 2026 edition returns to the same massive venue, home of the San Francisco 49ers, for another Northern California versus Southern California showdown.

Beyond the action on the pitch, the September 19 event is planned as a major Mexican Independence Day celebration throughout the Bay Area. Fans can expect a pregame Fan Fest featuring Pro Wrestling Revolution luchadores, opportunities to meet Mexican celebrities and other special guests, and additional festivities surrounding the match. At halftime, Salinas-based regional Mexican trio Clave Especial will perform live, bringing their contemporary take on traditional Mexican sounds to the stadium.

For soccer fans, the matchup offers another chapter in the growing rivalry between the Earthquakes and LAFC. The Quakes have enjoyed considerable success at Levi’s Stadium, having lost just once in their first seven matches there, while recent meetings with LAFC have consistently attracted enormous crowds.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT. With soccer, live music, cultural celebrations, and a charged regional rivalry all sharing the same stage, it promises to be a memorable Bay Area sporting event.