How to watch today's San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

It will be the final opportunity for San Jose Earthquakes to possibly make the 2025 MLS play-offs when they face Austin at PayPal Park on Saturday.

While Austin have already secured a playoff spot, the Earthquakes are two points shy to qualify for the wild-card round.

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

How to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin online - TV channels & live streams

Apple TV

Watch here

In the United States (US) and worldwide, MLS match between San Jose Earthquakes and Austin will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.

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 Jose Earthquakes vs Austin kick-off time

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PayPal Park

MLS match between San Jose Earthquakes and Austin will be played at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, United States.

It will kick off at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET on Saturday, October 18, in the US.

Team news & squads

San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC lineups

San Jose Earthquakes

4-4-2

Formation

3-4-3

AUS

36

E. Edwards Jr.

12

D. Romney

2

J. Ricketts

5

D. Munie

28

B. Kikanovic

10

C. Espinoza

11

O. Bouda

37

R. Vieira

34

B. Leroux

9

C. Arango

17

J. Martinez

1

B. Stuver

35

M. Djordjevic

4

B. Hines-Ike

29

G. Biro

8

D. Pereira

20

N. Dubersarsky

17

J. Gallagher

3

M. Desler

33

O. Wolff

16

R. Taylor

7

J. Obrian

3-4-3

AUS

SJE

-Line up

• 36

  E. Edwards Jr.

• 12

  D. Romney

• 2

  J. Ricketts

  62’

• 5

  D. Munie

• 28

  B. Kikanovic

• 10

  C. Espinoza

• 11

  O. Bouda

  73’

• 37

  R. Vieira

• 34

  B. Leroux

  73’

• 9

  C. Arango

  85’

• 17

  J. Martinez

  74’

  85’

Substitutes

• 31

  F. Montali

• 24

  N. Lima

• 6

  I. Harkes

  85’

• 25

  M. Floriani

• 94

  V. Costa

  85’

• 14

  M. Kaye

• 19

  P. Judd

  62’

• 16

  J. Skahan

  73’

  74’

• 30

  N. Tsakiris

  73’

  77’

Manager

• B. Arena

AUS

-Line up

• 1

  B. Stuver

• 35

  M. Djordjevic

  63’

• 4

  B. Hines-Ike

  63’

• 29

  G. Biro

  90’ + 2’

• 8

  D. Pereira

  72’

• 20

  N. Dubersarsky

  52’

• 17

  J. Gallagher

• 3

  M. Desler

  46’

• 33

  O. Wolff

  22’

  46’

• 16

  R. Taylor

• 7

  J. Obrian

  22’

Substitutes

• 18

  J. Cascante

  63’

• 30

  S. Cleveland

• 10

  M. Uzuni

• 2

  R. Thomas

• 19

  C. Fodrey

  72’

• 6

  I. Sanchez

• 5

  O. Svatok

  63’

• 23

  Z. Kolmanic

  46’

  68’

• 14

  B. Sabovic

  46’

Manager

• N. Estevez

San Jose Earthquakes team news

Defender DeJuan Jones remains out of service.

Striker Cristian Arango has 16 goal involvements in the league (13 goals, 3 assists) so far, and he will be looking to make a significant impact here also.

Austin team news

Brandon Vazquez will be unavailable due to a knee injury, while veteran forward Diego Rubio remains a doubt.

However, keep an eye on 20-year-old forward Owen Wolff, who has amassed six goals and seven assists in the league so far this term.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

SJE

Last 5 matches

AUS

0

Wins

2

Draws

3

Wins

• Austin FC

  3

  -

  1

  San Jose Earthquakes

• San Jose Earthquakes

  2

  -

  2

  Austin FC

• San Jose Earthquakes

  1

  -

  1

  Austin FC

• Austin FC

  4

  -

  3

  San Jose Earthquakes

• San Jose Earthquakes

  1

  -

  1

  Austin FC

7

Goals scored

10

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

5/5

Standings

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