Guadalajara Chivas and Club América have officially announced a friendly match for the Clásico Nacional. The game will be played on October 4 at the Oakland Coliseum in the United States, as reported by Record MX on Tuesday.
This clash is part of the Tour Rebaño 2026 and marks the Sacred Flock's return to Oakland after an absence of nearly 29 years. Chivas last played there in 1997, securing a 3-2 victory. The club announced the news directly to its fans: "¡Buenísimas noticias, Chivahermanos de Oakland! Como parte del Tour Rebaño 2026, el Guadalajara disputará una nueva edición de El Clásico de México el próximo 4 de octubre en El Coliseo". Supporters will enjoy pre-match activities including live music, food, trophies, and appearances by club legends.
What happened in the last US Clásico?
The most recent edition of the Clásico Nacional on US soil took place in October 2025. That friendly match, played during a FIFA international break, ended in a 1-1 draw. Javier Hernández opened the scoring for Chivas at the 3-minute mark, netting his first-ever goal against América. Víctor Dávila equalized in the second half with a strike from outside the box.
This new encounter comes at a time of strong form for Guadalajara Chivas in Liga MX. The team sits fourth in the standings with 10 points from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Their recent form is solid, with a 4-game unbeaten run (4 wins and 1 draw) and three consecutive victories. Their last result was a commanding 5-2 win over Club Tijuana on August 22.
What context does Chivas bring to the match?
The team approaches this international fixture with a positive offensive record of 8 goals scored and 5 conceded this season. Roberto Alvarado is the team's top scorer so far with 2 goals in 5 appearances. In the title race, Chivas trails the leader, which happens to be Club América, by 3 points. Before the clásico in Oakland, the Rebaño has a key league commitment: they will visit 14th-placed CF Pachuca on August 29. Fans can track the team's progress on our stats page.
What does this match mean for the season?
The friendly in Oakland is a chance to maintain the squad's competitive rhythm and connect with the large Mexican fanbase in the United States. Chivas' official page highlighted the importance of the return: "Tras una ausencia de casi 29 años, las Chivas regresarán a esta ciudad al norte de California para la revancha del partido que disputaron en ese mismo escenario en 1997". This event fits into a phase of the season where the team aims to consolidate its good moment. Preparation for this clásico and the upcoming league challenges can be followed on our fixtures calendar. The immediate focus, however, is on the match against Pachuca, a necessary step to maintain pressure at the top of the table.
