Match Preview

Match Preview presented by DigAlert: LA Galaxy vs Charlotte FC | Feb. 28, 2026

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The LA Galaxy will make a return to MLS Regular Season play at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, Feb. 28 against Charlotte FC, presented by Maruchan (7:30 p.m. PT, Apple TV).  

LA Galaxy vs Charlotte FC 

The Galaxy continue their MLS Regular Season campaign at Dignity Health Sports Park for their fourth match in 10 days, this time against Charlotte FC. This will be the fourth all-time meeting between the clubs, who currently share an evenly split 1‑1‑1 record. The Galaxy claimed the inaugural matchup in 2022 with a 1–0 road win at Bank of America Stadium, before Charlotte evened the series with a 1–0 victory at Dignity Health Sports Park. Most recently, the sides played to a scoreless 0–0 draw in 2024.   

LA Galaxy Recent Form 

The Galaxy enter Saturday’s match against Charlotte unbeaten to start the season, having opened the campaign with three consecutive draws. The club recently secured a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 after advancing past Panamanian side Sporting San Miguelito. In MLS play, LA earned a 1–1 result against NYCFC in the season opener, with new signing João Klauss scoring his first goal for the club. 

What Fans Can Expect at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, Feb. 28 

Fans attending the match are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 p.m. PT for Brazilian Heritage Night, highlighted by an exclusive Brazilian‑themed knitted scarf for those who purchased the ticket pack. The evening will feature a pregame DJ set by Andre Power as part of Sounds of the Galaxy, along with performances from the Brasil Brasil Cultural Center, including Capoeira, Drum Batucada, and Samba Reggae, plus a Cali Samba show on the Garden Plaza Stage. Fans can also enjoy a Brazilian Cachorro Quente at Frank’s Concessions as part of the club’s celebration of Brazilian Carnival. 

SoccerFest highlights include Maruchan samples, giveaways, and Carnaval mask distribution at Cozmo’s Cadets, alongside new Galaxy merchandise including the Cozmo Collection. Additional highlights include the relaunch of Cozmo’s Cadets, the National Anthem performed by longtime Galaxy fan Landen Crouch, postgame music from EXTRA TIME DJ Eder Chedder, and a foundation auction featuring signed jerseys from Gabriel Pec, Matheus Nascimento, and João Klauss. 

For more programming information on Saturday’s match against Charlotte FC, please see the Matchday Guide on the Galaxy’s website.