How to watch the Major League Soccer match between San Diego FC and Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as kick-off time and team news

San Diego will host Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium in the MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference final.

San Diego advanced after strong playoff performances, while Vancouver seek to upset in this high-stakes clash; prior meetings this season ended 5-3 in favour of San Diego away from their home and 1-1 at home.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch San Diego vs Vancouver Whitecaps online – TV channels & live streams

The match will be shown live on Apple TV in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.

San Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps kick-off time

The match will be played on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, with kick-off at 9pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squadsSan Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Probable lineupsInjuries and Suspended playersSan Diego FC team news

Franco Negri and Carlos Joaquim dos Santos are both sidelined with head injuries, while Alejandro Alvarado Jr is out with a knee issue. Willy Kumado and Oscar Verhoeven are also unavailable due to lower-body problems, ruling all five players out of the conference final.

Vancouver Whitecaps team news

Tristan Blackmon’s red card in the previous match leaves the newly crowned MLS Defender of the Year suspended for this decisive fixture.

Vancouver face their own selection problems, with Sam Adekugbe, Ranko Veselinovic and Daniel Rios all absent through injuries.

FormGoal Scored (Conceded)13/3Games over 2.5 goals4/5Both teams scored2/5Goal Scored (Conceded)9/6Games over 2.5 goals4/5Both teams scored4/5Head-to-Head RecordGames over 2.5 goals1/2Both teams scored2/2StandingsUseful links