San Diego FC schedule set for first MLS season

Driving the news: The club's opening match will be one of the toughest as it faces reigning MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy on their turf on Feb. 23.

• SDFC's first-ever home game at Snapdragon Stadium is against St. Louis City SC on March 1.
• The first stretch of games feature some of last year's top teams — Salt Lake and Seattle are on the road, while the Columbus Crew and LAFC come to Snapdragon.
• Here's San Diego's full schedule.

The intrigue: SDFC won't face the legendary Lionel Messi and InterMiami CF in the regular season.

By the numbers: The 34-game season runs from late February through mid-October, with 17 home matches.

• "The club will play 14 Western Conference opponents twice.
• Six games will be against teams in the Eastern Conference.

What to watch: Tickets for individual matches will go on sale to the general public in early 2025.

What's next: The club is still building its roster and has the No. 1 pick in the MLS SuperDraft on Friday.

• Fans can see the new team play ahead of the regular season at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational in February.