Best-of-3 Series Game 1 between SDFC and Timbers to be played on Sunday, October 26 at Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego FC (SDFC) will host the Portland Timbers in its historic first-ever Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs match, presented by Sharp HealthCare, on Sunday, Oct. 26 at Snapdragon Stadium. Kickoff for the Oct. 26 game is set for 6:30 p.m. PT, with live broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The first 25,000 fans at Snapdragon Stadium for SDFC’s first Playoff match will receive a commemorative SDFC scarf courtesy of Sharp HealthCare.
Portland advanced to the Round 1 Best-of-3 series after defeating Real Salt Late 3-1 in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Wild Card game on Wednesday night at Providence Park.
Fans can expect an electric atmosphere at Snapdragon Stadium as the Club makes its playoff debut. Limited tickets remain for the Oct. 26 match at SanDiegoFC.com/Playoffs. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets now to be part of this milestone moment in San Diego soccer history.
Fans can learn more about tickets, the Playoffs format, and additional information by visiting SanDiegoFC.com/Playoffs.
SDFC earned homefield advantage for the Round One Best-of-3 series after finishing its inaugural MLS Regular Season in first place in the Western Conference, posting an expansion-team record 19 wins and 63 points. The Round One Best-of-3 series will see SDFC host Game 1 on Sunday, Oct. 26, play Game 2 on the road in Portland on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. PT at Providence Park, and, if necessary, return to Snapdragon Stadium for a decisive Game 3 on Sunday, Nov. 9, presented by California Bank & Trust.
Sunday’s match will mark the third-ever meeting between SDFC and Portland. The two sides played to a 0-0 draw on Aug. 23 at Snapdragon Stadium in their first encounter, before SDFC handed the Timbers a 4-0 loss on MLS Decision Day at Providence Park on Oct. 18.
