Guadalajara Chivas will return to Oakland to play the Mexican Clásico on October 4, 2026. The match will be held at the Coliseum in California as part of the Tour Rebaño 2026.
The team has not played at that venue since 1997, when it won 3-2. This encounter will be a rematch of that historic game. A presale for tickets begins on August 27 at 10:00 AM, with general sales starting a day later through Ticketmaster and Ticketón. The most recent such event in California was in 2023 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which set an attendance record of 86,134 fans.
Guadalajara Chivas makes this announcement during a positive sporting period. The club sits fourth in the Liga MX table with 11 points, from 3 wins, 2 draws, and just one loss in six matches. Its recent form is solid, with a five-game unbeaten run (2 wins and 3 draws). The last result was a 1-1 draw against CF Pachuca on August 29. With 9 goals scored and 6 conceded, the team maintains a positive goal difference of +3. However, in the title race, Chivas trails the leaders, Club América, by 5 points. The next league fixture is an away visit to 16th-placed Atletico San Luis on September 5.
This return to Oakland after nearly 29 years is a major event for the Rebaño's fanbase in the United States. The organization has planned a full celebration around the match. Before kick-off, fans will be able to enjoy activities, live music, food, and view the club's trophies. The presence of Rebaño legends is expected, adding a special touch to the day. Chivas is the most popular and beloved team in Mexico, and this event aims to connect with that supporter base across the border. To see the players who could be part of this historic trip, check our squad listing.
The team's immediate focus remains on Liga MX, where it aims to maintain its unbeaten streak and close the gap to the leaders. The Oakland match is a milestone on the calendar but does not distract from domestic objectives. The U.S. Tour serves to project the brand and celebrate with the diaspora, but performance in the local competition is still the priority. The team showed character by rescuing a point in its last match against Pachuca, displaying the resilience it will need in the coming weeks. The details of all upcoming matches, including the tour games, are available on our fixtures calendar.
The Guadalajara Chivas organization hopes to replicate the attendance success of the 2023 Clásico. Returning to a venue with so much history for the club promises to be a football and festive spectacle. For the team, it's a chance to close the year with a major international event while continuing its fight in the Mexican league.
