San Antonio just scored a surprise international showcase on Tuesday, June 9, when Toyota Field hosts Saudi Arabia and Senegal in a World Cup warm-up. The 6 p.m. friendly gives local fans a rare chance to see two national teams just days before the tournament officially kicks off.
Match details and ticket info
San Antonio FC rolled out the news Friday, confirming a 6 p.m. kickoff and a 2 p.m. Friday on-sale time for the general public, as reported by KSAT. The club's social announcement, embedded above, also directs fans to a Ticketmaster link to grab seats once they are available.
World Cup context
The match serves as a tuneup before the FIFA World Cup opens on June 11. According to the tournament schedule on Ticketmaster, Saudi Arabia is in Group H and opens against Uruguay on June 15, while Senegal launches its Group I campaign against France on June 16.
City reaction
"We’re excited to bring a high-quality international matchup to Toyota Field and showcase not only our club’s facilities, but the city of San Antonio to a global audience," Jose Lizardo, senior director of Toyota Field and the STAR Soccer Complex, said in a statement, according to KSAT. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones also said the city is eager to host visiting teams and the international visitors who will be in town for the World Cup, per the same report.
Toyota Field on the international map
Toyota Field has been quietly building its international résumé. San Antonio FC hosted England's Sunderland in a sell-out friendly in 2023, per San Antonio FC, and the club's 2026 promo calendar lists a September 29 match against Germany's SV Darmstadt 98, according to the team’s promo schedule. With seating in the low 8,000s, the venue has become a favorite for international sides looking for a tight, up-close atmosphere.
Tickets, travel and what to expect
Tickets are slated to go on sale through Ticketmaster, and fans should brace for an intimate, likely quick sell-out given the matchup. Toyota Field holds roughly 8,296 fans and is located at 5106 David Edwards Drive, according to the venue listing on Wikipedia. Plan on arriving early and giving yourself extra time for parking and traffic on match night.
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