2026 high school football previews: Palm Desert Aztecs

By Kendall Flynn

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Published August 16, 2026 5:40 PM

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) -- Watch the video for a full team preview on Palm Desert ahead of the 2026 high school football season.

2025 Record: 9-4 overall, 4-1 league

2026 Schedule: See below

Date	Opponent	Location	Time	League
Aug. 21	Brawley	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Aug. 28	Central	Home	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 4	Victor Valley	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 11	Yucaipa	Home	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 18	Redlands	Home	7:00 p.m.	—
Oct. 2	Rancho Mirage*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 9	Xavier Prep*	Home	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 15	Shadow Hills*	Home	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 23	Palm Springs*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 30	La Quinta*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL

Palm Desert will compete in the Desert Empire League this season with those games marked above.

We will showcase one local team per day leading up to kickoff for the 2026 season on Friday, August 21st.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of high school football and be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show every Friday night during the season.

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