Coachella Valley Firebirds release full schedule for 2025-26 season

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)-- The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the team’s 2025-2026 regular season schedule on Thursday.

Caught up with Firebirds VP of Hockey Operations @TroyBodie on the 2025-2026 schedule release. No new opponents this year, but there will be new start times, as the organization says they took into consideration suggestions from the fans. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @Qassignmentdesk pic.twitter.com/6icFpRbTBE

— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) July 11, 2025

The Firebirds open their season against the San Diego Gulls Friday, October, 10 at 7 p.m. at Acrisure Arena.

Throughout this 72-game season the Firebirds will go head-to-head with all teams in the Pacific Division as well as one out-of-division team, the Texas Stars. 

The 2025-26 #CVFirebirds schedule has landed 🔥

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— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July 10, 2025

Starting this season, weekday home games are set to begin at 6:30 p.m., Friday night games will begin at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday home days will begin at either 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. depending on the game. 

Their season is set to close late April at Acrisure Arena marking a total of 36 home games.

Last season the Firebirds ranked fourth in the Pacific Division with a record of 37 wins and 25 loses having fans eager to get back in the stands for the upcoming 2025-26 matchups. 

Scheduled dates and times are subject to change. 2025-26 season tickets are currently on sale at https://cvfirebirds.com/. More information about individual tickets, themes and promo nights will be released on the site at a later date. 

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FULL SCHEDULE (all times Pacific, home games in bold)