Guadalajara Chivas will play an international friendly against Club America on October 4th at the Oakland Coliseum. The match was announced by the Oakland Roots Sports Club.
Chivas heads into this fixture following a 1-1 draw with CF Pachuca on August 29th, a result that extends their unbeaten run to five matches in Liga MX. The red-and-white side currently sits fourth in the league table, with 11 points from three wins, two draws, and just one loss. Having scored nine goals and conceded six, their +3 goal difference points to a solid start to the campaign.
The organization of the match was made possible by a $700,000 investment made by Oakland Roots SC in 2025. This capital was specifically used to convert the Oakland Coliseum field from its original baseball configuration to host soccer matches. This conversion not only benefited the Roots' 2025 season but also paved the way for larger-scale events.
The success of a match between the national teams of Mexico and Japan last September, which drew nearly 50,000 fans and saw tickets sell out quickly, demonstrated the venue's potential. That precedent set the stage for the Mexican clasico to be held this October. Fans can check the rest of Chivas's schedule on our fixtures page.
Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul Season Ticket Members will receive priority access to tickets through an exclusive presale beginning Thursday, August 27th. For the general public, tickets go on sale the following day, Friday, August 28th. Fans looking to secure access ahead of the presale can purchase the 4-game 'Coliseum Countdown' pack.
Any ticket-related questions can be directed to tickets@rootssc.com or by calling (510) 488-1144. Anticipation for the derby is high, especially considering Chivas's unbeaten form and their position in the Liga MX standings, just five points behind the leaders, who happen to be their rivals, Club America.
This international friendly represents a valuable opportunity for Guadalajara Chivas to maintain competitive rhythm outside of league play. The team faces a top-tier rival in a venue expected to draw a large crowd, serving as an excellent test ahead of key season commitments. The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th.
Following the Oakland encounter, Chivas will resume Liga MX competition with a visit to 16th-placed Atletico San Luis on September 5th. This friendly, therefore, falls within a busy phase of the calendar where the team will look to sustain its positive momentum. Details on the squad traveling to the United States can be followed in our squad section.
