San Diego FC will visit the reigning MLS Cup champion L.A. Galaxy at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+ in the league’s first "Sunday Night Soccer" showcase. As MLS begins its 30th season, San Diego FC begins play as the 30th team in the league.

San Diego FC will officially enter the sports world at 4 p.m. Sunday, when the club takes the field in Carson for its inaugural match against the LA Galaxy. The newborns will be dressed in blue — the team calls it azul — and eager to make an impact in Major League Soccer during a match that will be broadcast on Apple TV and both English and Spanish radio.

While there's a certain weight to carry as a team's first marquee player signing, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano is tackling his role at San Diego FC with enthusiasm. Lozano is the star on Major League Soccer's 30th team,

Here’s a rundown of what the league is, who plays in it, how to watch it and more as SDFC prepares to take on the LA Galaxy

San Diego FC recognizes the nonprofit San Diego Independent Supporters Union, which is made up of seven groups: 18th Battalion, Barra 18, Chavos Frontera Ultras, Daygo Boys, The Locals, Riptides and USG 18. The supporters groups work together on community efforts, gameday atmosphere and events.

San Diego FC is playing its first-ever MLS game this weekend in a primetime matchup that adds a new layer to the city's "Beat L.A." mantra. Why it matters: The historic game against LA Galaxy officially kicks off SDFC's 2025 inaugural season as the newest franchise in a league that's rapidly grown to 30 teams in 30 years.