Former champions LA Galaxy kick off the MLS Cup Playoffs at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, as they take on Colorado Rapids in the first match of the best-of-three series.
While the Rapids have done well to secure Playoffs spot for the first time since 2021, they have lost both their matches against Galaxy this season and have a long injury list going into the crucial contest.
Meanwhile, Galaxy will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Houston Dynamo on Decision Day, which resulted them in finishing second in the Western Conference. However, Greg Vanney’s side have one of the most potent attacks in the League and scored the most goals (69) in their division.
The Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids free live stream
This game is available to watch for FREE on Apple TV app. You can watch on your mobile device or on the Apple TV app on a Smart TV such as a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
With the home stretch in view, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is being offered at its lowest price of the season. Fans can sign up for a seasonal subscription to MLS Season Pass for just $9.99 to catch the remainder of the 2024 season, including the MLS Cup playoffs. Existing Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up for a seasonal subscription to MLS Season Pass for free for the remainder of the 2024 season and playoffs.
LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids TV channel, live stream
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
- Time: 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT
- TV channel: –
- Streaming: Apple TV
This match is available for live streaming on Apple TV.
What time does LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids kick off?
This MLS Playoff matchup takes place on Saturday, October 26 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across all of the time zones in the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Oct. 26 | 11:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Oct. 26 | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Oct. 26 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Oct. 26 | 8:00 p.m. |
LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids lineups, team news
Last Saturday, the Galaxy played without Martin Caceres, who is currently sidelined with an Achilles injury. Mark Delgado, however, is set to return after serving a suspension.
Coach Vanney made three adjustments to the starting lineup for the match against Houston. Julian Aude stepped in at left-back, replacing John Nelson, while Marco Reus and Edwin Cerrillo were deployed in the mid-field. All three may start against the Burgundy Boys on Saturday.
LA Galaxy predicted XI (4-3-3; right to left): McCarthy (GK)— Yamane, Garces, Yoshida, Aude— Reus, Cerrillo, Puig— Pec Joveljic, Paintsil
Injured: CaceresSuspended: None
The Rapids are missing some key personnel due to injury. While Cole Bassett is out with a quad injury, Djordje Mihailovic was stretchered off due to an ankle issue during the Decision Day clash Austin FC.
First-choice goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who missed the previous match, also remains a doubtful starter.
Colorado Rapids predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Beaudry (GK)— Rosenberry, Abubakar, Maxso, Vines— Larraz, Ronan— Fernandez, Mihailovic, Lewis— Navarro
Injured: Yapi, Bassett, Cabral (doubtful), SteffenSuspended: None
MLS fixture schedule this week
Friday, October 25
- Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United (8:30 p.m. ET)
Saturday, October 26
- LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids (11:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, October 27
- Orlando City vs. Charlotte FC (7:30 p.m. ET)
- LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (9:45 p.m. ET)
Monday, October 28
- FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC (6:45 p.m. ET)
- Seattle Sounders vs Houston Dynamo (9:00 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, October 29
- Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls (6:45 p.m. ET)
- Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United (9:00 p.m. ET)
