Coachella Valley Invitational releases 2026 match schedule
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) announced the match schedule for the 2026 preseason tournament in Indio, featuring MLS and NWSL teams.
The tournament takes place at the Empire Polo Club from February 7–21.
The CVI will host 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and 9 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team, making it CVI's largest event ever. Participating clubs will be Austin FC, Bay FC, San Jose Earthquakes, D.C. United, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Chicago Fire FC, New York City FC, Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City Current, San Diego Wave FC, Denver Summit, St. Louis City SC, Angel City FC, Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns, Minnesota United FC, Charlotte FC, Houston Dash, Utah Royals FC and Seattle Reign FC.
Both Southern California NWSL clubs, Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC, will return to the desert for their third time. The Denver Summit FC will play their first-ever match, and Kansas City Current and Utah Royals will make their CVI debut, reinforcing the importance of the event for the NWSL clubs ahead of an exciting 2026 season.
Due to San Diego FC’s selection in the Concacaf Champions Cup Draw, the club is unable to join the Coachella Valley Invitational.
"2026 marks the FIFA World Cup's return to U.S. soil and this year's CVI not only builds momentum for the global tournament ahead but gives fans unprecedented access to the sport's biggest stars,'' the CVI said in a statement.
Early Bird pricing is now available for General Admission Day Passes and will start at $34. Pricing for General Admission Weekend Passes (Feb 7-8 and Feb 14-15) will start at $68. Pricing and savings vary by date. Early Bird Pricing ends January 5. To purchase passes, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com/passes.
Coachella Valley Invitational Schedule
MLS DAY 1: Saturday, Feb. 7
- St. Louis CITY SC vs Austin FC at 11 a.m. PT
- San Jose Earthquakes vs Charlotte FC at 12 p.m. PT
- Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City at 1:30 p.m. PT
- Portland Timbers vs D.C. United at 2:30 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 2: Sunday, Feb. 8
- LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire FC at 10 a.m. PT
- LAFC vs. New York City FC at 12 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 3: Wednesday, Feb. 11
- Austin FC vs. Chicago Fire FC at 10 a.m. PT
- LA Galaxy vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 11 a.m. PT
- D.C. United vs. Minnesota United FC at 12:30 p.m. PT
- Sporting Kansas City vs New York City FC at 1:30 p.m. PT
- San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers at 3 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 4: Saturday, Feb. 14
- Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City at 10 a.m. PT
- Chicago Fire FC vs. Portland Timbers at 10 a.m. PT
- Charlotte FC vs Minnesota United FC at 10 a.m. PT
- New York City FC vs San Jose Earthquakes at 1 p.m. PT
NWSL DAY 1: Sunday, Feb. 15
- Kansas City Current vs. San Diego Wave FC at 10:30 a.m. PT
- Bay FC vs. Houston Dash at 11 a.m. PT
- Portland Thorns vs. Angel City FC at 1 p.m. PT
- Denver Summit FC vs. Utah Royals FC at 2 p.m. PT
NWSL DAY 2: Saturday, Feb. 21
- Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns at 10:30 a.m. PT
- San Diego Wave FC vs. Denver Summit FC at 12 p.m. PT
- Angel City FC vs. Seattle Reign FC at 1:30 p.m. PT
The LA Galaxy Foundation Golf Tournament will return to the Coachella Valley on Friday, February 6th at Desert Willow Golf Resort. The event will give fans an opportunity to hit the links alongside LA Galaxy Players, Coaches, and Alumni while enjoying premium giveaways, games, and prizes. To participate, please visit www.lagalaxy.com/golf
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