April 7, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES – The LA Galaxy advise fans to arrive early to Dignity Health Sports Park this Saturday, April 9 in the 13th edition of El Tráfico against LAFC at Dignity Health Sports Park (4:30 p.m. PT; FOX, FOX Deportes) in a match presented by Herbalife Nutrition. Fans who don’t arrive to Dignity Health Sports Park by 3:30 p.m. PT will risk missing the 4:30 p.m. PT kickoff. The April 9 match will be the LA Galaxy’s third consecutive home sell-out to begin the 2022 MLS Regular Season.
All match information can be found below.
LA Galaxy vs. LAFC White-Out Programming
LA Galaxy announced plans to White-Out Dignity Health Sports Park for the club’s rivalry match against LAFC on Saturday, April 9. Fans are encouraged to wear white to support the LA Galaxy during El Tráfico against LAFC at Dignity Health Sports Park. The first 25,000 fans inside Dignity Health Sports Park will receive a commemorative, white “Legends Never Die” rally towel as they enter the stadium. Fans also get 50% off all white Galaxy apparel purchased between Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 9 at TeamLAStore.com by using code LAGWHITEOUT22 at checkout. Levy will offer its Coconut “White Out” Margarita, which will be available in all premium club and bar spaces on Saturday, as well as select concessions and bar locations. LA Galaxy supporter groups will have special tifos unveiled prior to kickoff.
LA Galaxy And LAFC Come Together On Plan For Safe And Enjoyable Fan Experience For All
After consulting with internal and external security experts and reviewing existing safety and security protocols, the LA Galaxy and LAFC have mutually agreed to an enhanced security plan for rivalry matches taking place at Dignity Health Sports Park and Banc of California Stadium, starting Saturday, April 9 when the LA Galaxy host LAFC. While the overall fan experience will not be impacted by these new measures, specific portions of both stadiums will have special protocols to ensure safety for all. The security plan has been developed by both clubs in collaboration with MLS to optimize overall fan safety and experience. The plan features designated sections on the concourse for the safe division of supporter areas and includes seat relocation opportunities, specific stadium services for travelling supporters and rules regarding opposing team colors in supporter sections.
SoccerFest
The LA Galaxy Foundation will be auctioning off four limited edition White-Out Kits in honor of El Tráfico. These will be available on the Foundation’s website, going live on Saturday, April 9. Notably, LA Galaxy legend Carlos Ruiz and alumni Rafael Garcia will be signing autographs in SoccerFest, the Galaxy’s pregame festival area on the main concourse at Dignity Health Sports Park, when gates open, between 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. PT.
Face Coverings No Longer Required
Per current Los Angeles County guidelines, face coverings are recommended but are no longer required inside Dignity Health Sports Park.
Bag Policy
Dignity Health Sports Park has a clear bag policy. We encourage you to avoid bringing a bag for a more efficient and contactless ingress experience. BAG POLICY | PROHIBITED ITEMS
Access Your Tickets
All tickets and parking are digital and will be accessible through the LA Galaxy App or AXS App (swiping a credit card or driver license will no longer be permitted). Fans should download the latest version of the LA Galaxy App or AXS App and log in prior to arriving at the stadium to ensure that their pre-purchased parking passes and tickets are accessible. For assistance, please call 1-877-3GALAXY.
Galaxy Express
The Galaxy Express offers fans free non-stop shuttles to and from Dignity Health Sports Park for every LA Galaxy home match and includes free parking at Del Amo Station or Harbor Gateway Transit Center.
The Galaxy Express shuttle will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, operating approximately every 10 minutes and running through the match’s 15th minute. Return trips will begin after the game and will run for 45 minutes. Parking is free at our two Galaxy Express pickup/drop-off locations:
Harbor Gateway Transit Center – 731 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248
Del Amo Station – 20220 Santa Fe Ave. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
See more information about the Galaxy Express here. Masks are required for guests riding the Galaxy Express.
Stadium Parking
Fans parking onsite are encouraged to arrive early. Additional information can be found here.
Concessions
Throughout the match, fans will be able to order concessions through the LA Galaxy App and have them ready for pick-up at designated concession stands. Separate concession stands will offer walk-up purchasing.
Merchandise
The LA Galaxy Team Store inside the stadium located in the main plaza near SoccerFest will be open on gameday. Season Ticket Members can apply their discount at checkout by scanning the QR code at the entrance of the LA Galaxy Team Stores and logging in with the primary email address on their account. The discount barcode will then appear and can be added to your phone’s digital wallet.
Cashless Experience
Dignity Health Sports Park has provided reverse ATMs to convert cash to prepaid cards, which you will be able to use outside the stadium as well. Reverse ATMs are located in Legends Plaza outside of the stadium and on the East and West Concourses inside the stadium.
Need Assistance During the Game?
Assistance is only a text away! Fans can text 502-4ASSIST (502-427-7478) during LA Galaxy games for any situations requiring additional assistance.
LA Galaxy vs. LAFC Event Timeline
12:30 p.m. – All Parking Gates Open
2:00 p.m. – Media Gates Open
2:30 p.m. – All Regular Stadium Gates Open/ Premium/STM Gates Open
2:30 p.m. – Galaxy Express Begins Running
4:30 p.m. – Kickoff: LA Galaxy vs. LAFC
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