EARTHQUAKES ANNOUNCE 2024 MLS SCHEDULE FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Quakes welcome Galaxy in home opener on March 2, return to Levi’s® Stadium on May 4 vs LAFC
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes unveiled their full schedule for the upcoming Major League Soccer season as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2024. The year kicks off with a road match at FC Dallas on Feb. 24 before the home slate begins with a matchup against their biggest rival, the LA Galaxy, on Saturday, March 2 at PayPal Park. The match marks the 99th meeting between the two teams in official competitions and the first time San Jose has hosted the Galaxy in the home opener.
The Quakes return to Levi’s® Stadium for the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in Northern California on Saturday, May 4, against LAFC before heading to Stanford Stadium on Saturday, June 29, in a rematch against the Galaxy that will be part of a commemorative 50th Anniversary Weekend. Additionally, the schedule features the second year of Leagues Cup between every club from MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX. In all, San Jose plays their two Southern California rivals three times each, starting with the Galaxy for the home opener and ending with LAFC for Decision Day on Oct. 19.
“The Earthquakes are proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary with a truly landmark schedule, starting with the home opener against our biggest rival at PayPal Park,” said Earthquakes President Jared Shawlee. “Between returning to Levi’s® Stadium for a full-capacity match, and our 50th Anniversary Weekend in June, this season will be filled with great matchups for our fans.”
After starting the season away at Toyota Stadium versus FC Dallas on Saturday, Feb. 24 (5:30 p.m. PT), the Quakes will return to PayPal Park to play three of the next four games, headlined by the California Clasico home opener against the Galaxy on Saturday, March 2 (7:30 p.m. PT). Following the homestand, San Jose will hit the road for four of the next five games before coming back to the Bay Area for a long-awaited rematch with LAFC at Levi’s® Stadium on May 4 (4:30 p.m. PT).
Last season, the Quakes won 2-1 in front of over 45,000 fans and featured a special halftime performance from Mexican singer-songwriter El Fantasma, along with a pregame festival and numerous celebrity appearances. The game day will once again be the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in Northern California, including a pregame fan festival, a halftime musical performance, and activations honoring Mexican heritage. In addition, the Quakes will open the stadium to its full capacity for this momentous match. More information about the event will be announced later. To learn about suite purchases, please click here or email Suites@49ers.com.
“We’re excited to welcome the Earthquakes and their devoted fanbase back to Levi’s® Stadium after last year’s tremendous success,” said Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers. “Levi’s® will be hosting this match, followed by Copa America in 2024, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it's no question that the Quakes will continue to be a critical part of soccer’s growth in Northern California.”
After the match at Levi’s® Stadium and a pair of road games, the Quakes play eight of 12 matches at home, with the highlight of that stretch being the annual California Clasico at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, June 29 (7:30 p.m. PT). The historic event, a staple of San Jose’s rivalry with the Galaxy, will now be elevated to another level as the club celebrates its 50th anniversary that weekend. The parade of festivities includes the return of numerous Quakes alumni from the past five decades, a countdown honoring the club’s top 50 players, and the Bay Area’s largest fireworks display.
After three more home matches in early July, the Quakes take a month-long break from regular-season action for Leagues Cup, an interleague tournament between MLS and Liga MX that starts on July 26 and concludes with the final on Aug. 25. All 47 teams from the two leagues will participate, with three teams earning qualification to the 2025 Concacaf Champions League. Last year, the Quakes hosted Liga MX side Tigres UANL in a sold-out group stage match at PayPal Park. More information about the competition, including the draw for the group stage, will be announced later.
The final stretch of the regular season entails eight games—an even four on the road and four in San Jose—culminating in the home finale at PayPal Park against Real Salt Lake on Oct. 5 (7:30 p.m. PT) and Decision Day away at LAFC’s BMO Stadium on Oct. 19 (6:00 p.m.).
Single-game tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, Dec. 22, and are now available for current 2024 season ticket holders. Tickets for Levi’s® and Stanford will go on sale in January, with more information to be announced later. Fans interested in tickets for groups of 10 or more can find more information here, while those interested in purchasing 2024 season tickets can click here.
The San Jose Earthquakes’ full 2024 regular season schedule is below:
DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (PT) | VENUE | BROADCAST |
Saturday, Feb. 24 | at DAL | 5:30 PM | Toyota Stadium | Apple TV |
Saturday, Mar. 2 | LA | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Mar. 9 | VAN | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Mar. 16 | at SKC | 5:30 PM | Children’s Mercy Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Mar. 23 | SEA | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Mar. 30 | at HOU | 5:30 PM | Shell Energy Stadium | Apple TV |
Saturday, Apr. 6 | at ATX | 5:30 PM | Q2 Stadium | Apple TV |
Saturday, Apr. 13 | COL | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Sunday, Apr. 21 | at LA | 4:00 PM | Dignity Health Sports Park | Apple TV/FS1 |
Saturday, Apr. 27 | at NSH | 5:30 PM | Geodis Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, May 4 | LAFC | 4:30 PM | Levi's® Stadium | Apple TV |
Saturday, May 11 | at COL | 6:30 PM | Dick’s Sporting Goods Park | Apple TV |
Wednesday, May 15 | at POR | 7:30 PM | Providence Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, May 18 | ORL | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, May 25 | ATX | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Friday, May 31 | at NYCFC | 4:30 PM | Yankee Stadium | Apple TV |
Saturday, June 15 | CIN | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Wednesday, June 19 | POR | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, June 22 | at LAFC | 7:30 PM | BMO Stadium | Apple TV |
Saturday, June 29 | LA | 7:30 PM | Stanford Stadium | Apple TV |
Wednesday, July 3 | at STL | 5:30 PM | CITYPARK | Apple TV |
Sunday, July 7 | CHI | TBD | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, July 13 | SKC | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Wednesday, July 17 | HOU | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, July 20 | at MIN | 5:30 PM | Allianz Field | Apple TV |
Saturday, Aug. 24 | at RSL | 6:30 PM | America First Field | Apple TV |
Saturday, Aug. 31 | MIN | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Sep. 14 | at VAN | TBD | BC Place | Apple TV |
Wednesday, Sep. 18 | at SEA | 7:30 PM | Lumen Field | Apple TV |
Saturday, Sep. 21 | STL | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Sep. 28 | at MTL | 4:30 PM | Stadium Saputo | Apple TV |
Wednesday, Oct. 2 | DAL | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Oct. 5 | RSL | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park | Apple TV |
Saturday, Oct. 19 | at LAFC | 6:00 PM | BMO Stadium | Apple TV |
*Home matches in bold
About Levi's® Stadium
Named Sports Facility of the Year for 2015 by Sports Business Journal, Levi's® Stadium is home to the San Francisco 49ers and serves as one of the world’s most technologically advanced and sustainable sports and entertainment venue. The $1.2 billion venue consists of 1.85 million square feet and 68,500 seats, including 175 luxury suites and 9,000 club seats, and was designed by HNTB and built by Turner/Devcon for the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. It is a multi-purpose facility with flexibility that has allowed it to host a wide range of events – including international soccer, college football, ice hockey, motorsports, concerts and various civic events – since opening in 2014. The venue is also expandable for major events such as 2026 FIFA World Cup, WrestleMania 31, Super Bowl 50 and the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Levi's® Stadium is owned by the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, a public joint powers authority established to provide for development and operation of Levi's® Stadium to ensure the stadium serves the goals of the City of Santa Clara. For more information, go to LevisStadium.com.
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