Soccer: LA Galaxy v Oceania All Stars

American Major League Soccer Club the LA Galaxy will play an exhibition game against at an Oceania All Stars team at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday 6 December 2008.

The LA Galaxy, featuring high profile players David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Chris Klein and Steve Cronin, will take on an Oceania All Stars invitational team, assembled from member associations across the Oceania football region.

ARC Chairman Michael Lee says this is a great opportunity for Auckland and for Aucklanders. "Hosting David Beckham and the LA Galaxy for a match at the ARC's Mt Smart Stadium will bring a global sporting superstar of a popular sport to the people of the Auckland region. Not only will the game be a unique and exciting family day out, but we are delighted that members of our regional community, especially children, will be able to get close to their remarkable sporting heroes".

The ARC and Mt Smart Stadium are being supported by the Oceania Football Confederation, a natural partner in the soccer arena, and Auckland City Council.

In December 2007, the Galaxy travelled to Wellington as part of a two-match tour of Australia and New Zealand. After losing 5-3 to Sydney FC, the Galaxy travelled to New Zealand where they held a training session in front of more than 15,000 school children. One day later, a crowd of 31,853 was on hand to see the Galaxy defeat the Wellington Phoenix 4-1 behind goals from Clint Mathis, Landon Donovan, Carlos Pavon and David Beckham.

As well as the match on Saturday 6 December, the ARC, Mt Smart Stadium and partners will host a number of events while the LA Galaxy is visiting New Zealand, including an opportunity for school children to attend a training session.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday 24th September from Ticketek.