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Matchday Guide presented by Kinecta: LA Galaxy vs LAFC at Rose Bowl Stadium | July 4, 2023 

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HOLIDAY TRAFFIC AND A CROWD OF 80K+ ARE EXPECTED

ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 4:30PM

This match is sold out; there will be no additional tickets available for purchase at the stadium on July 4.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME

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Either the LA Galaxy App or the AXS App is required in order to access your digital tickets. You may be asked to show your tickets upon entry to parking lots.

There is no public WiFi available at the Rose Bowl Stadium, and we cannot guarantee sufficient cell signal at the venue with the large crowd expected for this match.

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STADIUM MAP

To avoid delays, enter through the stadium gate closest to your seat.

Fans wearing opposing team gear will not be permitted to walk through concourse areas behind supporter sections.

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Arrive Early
With 80,000+ guests expected to attend, it is imperative that you arrive no later than 4:30PM or risk missing the start of the match. Expect severe traffic delays and sold-out parking after 5:30PM.

Bag Policy
The Rose Bowl Stadium has a clear bag policy for all events. We strongly encourage fans to conform to the policy prior to arriving at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Otherwise large purses and bags must be returned to vehicle or checked in for a fee of $10 at the stadium's item check-in tent located at Gate C and Gate N. BAG POLICY

Tailgating
Avoid the traffic and tailgate at America's stadium. Fans are encouraged to spend the afternoon at one of the most iconic tailgating locations in the world, enjoying pre-game fun and miss spending hours in traffic. Please read the tailgating guidelines HERE.

Giveaway
Forty thousand LA Galaxy fans in attendance will receive “Our LA. Our Galaxy.” rally towels at their seats upon arrival at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

Game Presentation
The national anthem on July 4 will be performed by Heidi-Marie Ferren, who is the last and longest reigning Miss USO and has performed and spoken across the globe as an ambassador in over 1,000 venues globally. The Hero of the Match is United States Army Chief Warrant Officer II Thomas Jones, who is a Vietnam veteran. Some of his awards include the Purple Heart, the Army Aviation Badge - Helicopter Pilot, Air Medal with "V" device and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with a Silver Star. Notably, the LA Galaxy Academy U-17s will be recognized during pre-game in the match against LAFC after defeating Real Colorado U-17s 4-2 in the final of the 2023 U-17 MLS NEXT Cup to become champions of the tournament at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on June 25.

Fan Fest
Fan Fest will be open to supporters of both clubs and will be open from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT, with live music and food and beverage available for purchase. The Soccer Champions Tour is bringing out legends from the participating clubs to sign autographs in Fan Fest from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. PT. Real Madrid’s Roberto Carlos, FC Barcelona’s Sergi Barjuán, AC Milan’s Franco Baresi, Arsenal’s Gilberto and Juventus’ Andrea Barzagli will all be in attendance at Fan Fest at the Rose Bowlin Lot H. The activating partners in Fan Fest are the LA Times, WSS and Modelo Fan Bus.

LA Galaxy Foundation
The Galaxy will be wearing commemorative jersey patches on field for the match against LAFC. The jerseys are being signed by each player and auctioned off via the LA Galaxy Foundation. The online auction will open at 10:00 AM PT on Tuesday, July 4 and will close at the 75th minute of the match. Fans can text GALAXY to 76278 to bid.The LA Galaxy are highlighting Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors as their Community Partner of the Match. TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one. The foundation will also be honoring Merging Vets & Players at Fan Fest. MVP empowers combat veterans and former professional athletes by connecting them after the uniform comes off, providing them with a new team to assist with transition, promoting personal development and showing them they are never alone. Visit their booth to learn more.

Galaxy Fireworks Show
The Fourth of July match against LAFC at Rose Bowl Stadium marks the continuation of the Galaxy’s tradition of hosting a game on Independence Day. Following the match, the club will host a fireworks show for all fans in attendance, the longest-running Fourth of July fireworks show in all of professional sports during an active season.

Merchandise
There will be five locations at Rose Bowl Stadium selling merchandise around the stadium. Locations are: the Merchandise Truck in Fan Fest, at the Court of Champions (Southside), Westside, Eastside (Administration offices), Suite Level C and one spot at the LAFC North End. The Rose Bowl Collection will be available at all LA Galaxy Team Store locations at Rose Bowl Stadium. The collection features a rose t-shirt and hoodie, a rose corduroy hat in fitted, snapback and dad hat styles and a rose pin and pennant. Additionally, the LA Galaxy will wear the adidas x Marvel x MLS Captain America Jersey pre-match top during warmups against LAFC. The Captain America Jersey will be signed and auctioned off via the LA Galaxy Foundation at the Galaxy’s match against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, July 8.

Matchday Timeline
1:30 p.m.: Parking Lots Open
2:30-6:30 p.m. Fan Fest: (Open to the public)
5:30 p.m.: Stadium Gates Open
7:30 p.m.: Kickoff
Postgame: Fireworks Show