Portland Timbers host LA Galaxy in Sunday matinee

Kickoff is set for 1:30pm PT at Providence Park

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:00pm

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The Portland Timbers will take on the LA Galaxy this Sunday, March 22nd, in a 1:30pm PT matchup at Providence Park. The match is part of the club's 'Soccer City USA Day' celebration, presented by Bank of America, with the first 15,000 fans receiving a City of Portland flag.

Why it matters

This is an important MLS regular season match between two Western Conference rivals. The Timbers will look to continue their strong start to the season at home, while the Galaxy are coming off a midweek Concacaf Champions Cup match in Jamaica, potentially giving Portland an advantage.

The details

The match will be broadcast nationally on FOX, as well as available to stream on Apple TV. Supporters can also listen to the game live on the Timbers' new radio partner, 105.1 The Fan. This is the first of two regular season meetings between the Timbers and Galaxy in 2026.

  • The match kicks off at 1:30pm PT on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • The Timbers and Galaxy previously met in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

The players

Portland Timbers

The Portland-based MLS club who are hosting this match at their home stadium, Providence Park.

LA Galaxy

The storied MLS club from Los Angeles who are visiting Portland for this regular season matchup.

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What they’re saying

“Apple TV's Jake Zivin previews Sunday's match and explains how the Galaxy come in on short rest having had midweek play in the Concacaf Champions Cup in Jamaica.”

— Jake Zivin, Apple TV Broadcaster

What’s next

The Timbers and Galaxy will meet again later in the 2026 MLS regular season at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

This Sunday's match between the Timbers and Galaxy is an important early-season clash between two Western Conference contenders, with Portland looking to continue their strong start at home and the Galaxy aiming to bounce back from a midweek Concacaf Champions Cup match.