San Diego FC are set to make its mark in Major League Soccer, guided by head coach Mikey Varas.
The club’s long-awaited debut is fast approaching, and fans are eager to see how their new team will fare against seasoned opponents.
Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley will serve as the fortress for this new club, and the venue is expected to witness thrilling clashes.
Before they take the field, San Diego’s preparation will be under the microscope, as the club looks to set a strong foundation for success in its debut campaign.
San Diego FC’s inaugural match will be against LA Galaxy
San Diego FC’s inaugural match is scheduled for February 23, 2025, when they take on LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park.
This opener pits the league’s newest team against the defending MLS Cup champions, making it a true baptism by fire for Varas’ squad.
The action continues on March 1, as San Diego hosts its first-ever home game at Snapdragon Stadium against St. Louis City FC.
This historic moment will see the league’s two youngest teams face off in front of what’s expected to be a sold-out crowd.
San Diego’s schedule features 34 matches split evenly between home and away. Key clashes include a March 29 showdown against LAFC and a May 24 rematch with LA Galaxy, this time at Snapdragon.
Despite the excitement surrounding San Diego FC’s debut season, some fans have expressed disappointment over a missed opportunity to capitalise on the media buzz of a matchup against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
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A closer look at the schedule
Here’s a full breakdown of San Diego FC’s 2025 regular season:
February
- 23: at LA Galaxy (4:00 PM)
March
- 1: vs St. Louis City (7:30 PM)
- 8: at Real Salt Lake (6:30 PM)
- 15: vs Columbus Crew (7:30 PM)
- 23: at Austin FC (1:00 PM)
- 29: vs LAFC (7:30 PM)
April
- 5: vs Seattle Sounders (7:30 PM)
- 12: at Colorado Rapids (6:30 PM)
- 19: at Charlotte FC (4:30 PM)
- 26: vs Real Salt Lake (7:30 PM)
May
- 3: vs FC Dallas (6:00 PM)
- 10: at St. Louis City (5:30 PM)
- 14: vs Colorado Rapids (7:30 PM)
- 17: vs Sporting Kansas City (7:30 PM)
- 24: vs LA Galaxy (1:30 PM)
- 28: at Seattle Sounders (5:30 PM)
- 31: vs Austin FC (7:30 PM)
June
- 14: at Minnesota United (5:30 PM)
- 25: at Vancouver Whitecaps (7:30 PM)
- 28: at FC Dallas (5:30 PM)
July
- 5: vs Houston Dynamo (7:30 PM)
- 12: at Chicago Fire (5:30 PM)
- 16: vs Toronto FC (7:30 PM)
- 19: vs Vancouver Whitecaps (7:30 PM)
- 25: vs Nashville SC (7:30 PM)
August
- 9: at Sporting Kansas City (5:30 PM)
- 17: at San Jose Earthquakes (4:00 PM)
- 23: vs Portland Timbers (7:30 PM)
- 31: at LAFC (7:30 PM)
September
- 13: vs Minnesota United (7:30 PM)
- 20: at Atlanta United (1:30 PM)
- 27: vs San Jose Earthquakes (7:30 PM)
October
- 4: at Houston Dynamo (5:30 PM)
- 18: at Portland Timbers (6:00 PM)
