Where to Watch LA Galaxy vs. LAFC? Live Streaming, TV Channels, Kick-Off Time

The MLS resumes, and one of the first games of the restart is the LA derby, 'El Tráfico ', between LA Galaxy and LAFC.

by Emmanuel Mendez

Jul 17, 2026

The MLS resumes, and one of the first games of the restart is the LA derby, 'El Tráfico ', between LA Galaxy and LAFC.

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The MLS resumes this week following a nearly two-month break for the 2026 World Cup. This matchweek will feature the 'El Tráfico' match between LA Galaxy and LAFC at Dignity Health Sports Park.

This LA Derby will feature 5th-place LAFC taking on 9th-place LA Galaxy away from home. Before the start of the 2026 World Cup, both teams managed to gain points.

In their previous match, LA Galaxy drew 1-1 with Houston Dynamo at home, with Joseph Paintsil scoring for the home side.

LAFC hosted the Seattle Sounders at BMO Stadium, and they won the match 1-0 with a goal from Timothy Tillman in the 86th minute of the match.

Timothy Tillman #11 of Los Angeles FC celebrates with teammate Denis Bouanga #99 after scoring his team's first goal during the MLS match between Los Angeles Football Club and Seattle Sounders FC at BMO Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images

This is the first 'El Tráfico' match of the 2026 MLS season, with the next one being played on October 25, 2026, at BMO Stadium.

Where to Watch LA Galaxy vs. LAFC - MLS Matchweek 16

LA Galaxy vs. LAFC will kick off at 10:25 p.m. ET/ 7:35 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 7:35 p.m. local time at Dignity Health Sports Park.

The match will be available to watch in the United States through Apple TV and on select TV channels.