Cruz Azul will play a friendly match against LA Galaxy on October 4. The game is set for Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, with a 5:30 p.m. PT kickoff, as reported by the host club's official website, lagalaxy.com.
The Liga MX powerhouse heads into this fixture fresh off a 1-0 win over Santos Laguna on September 6, a result that keeps them sixth in the league table with 12 points. Their record stands at four wins and three losses from seven games, having scored 12 goals and conceded 11. This clash with an MLS opponent offers a break from a tight schedule that includes a key league match against leaders Club América on September 13, for which forward Amaury Morales is currently sidelined. Fans can check the latest squad availability on our injuries page.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the general public go on sale this Wednesday, September 9, at 1 p.m. PT. LA Galaxy Season Ticket Members get access to an exclusive pre-sale starting at noon on the same day. Tickets can be purchased via axs.com or by calling 877-3GALAXY (877-342-5299). This will mark the third meeting between the two clubs in Southern California, reviving a rivalry that has produced thrilling contests in the past.
What is the history between these teams?
The recent history between Cruz Azul and LA Galaxy includes a Leagues Cup match in August 2025. That game ended 1-1 after regulation, with Gabriel Pec scoring an 81st-minute equalizer for the Galaxy. Cruz Azul ultimately advanced via a penalty shootout, winning 8-7, in front of more than 24,000 fans. Previously, in a friendly at the same venue on August 20, 2019, La Máquina claimed a 2-1 victory. The cementeros enter this match as the reigning Liga MX Clausura 2026 and Campeón de Campeones 2026 champions, has ten league titles and sharing the record for most Concacaf Champions Cup titles with seven, tied with Club América.
How is each team approaching the match?
For the six-time MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy, this friendly is a tool to fine-tune group familiarity ahead of the final push of their 2026 season, where they aim to climb above the playoff line. The LA side has bolstered its squad with new additions like Hirving Lozano, Sergi Roberto, Kyōgo Furuhashi, and Pablo Ruiz. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul uses the match to maintain competitive sharpness. Their form over the last five league games is two wins and three losses, though they are currently on a two-game winning streak. The league standings show the team is four points off the top.
What does this match mean for Cruz Azul?
Beyond the result, the friendly is a valuable chance to test tactics and give minutes to players in a high-pressure environment. The team must balance preparation for this fixture with focus on their next league challenge, a major domestic classic. The full team schedule is available on our fixtures page. The match against LA Galaxy is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, at 5:30 p.m. PT at Dignity Health Sports Park.
