Coachella Valley Lakers announce theme night schedule for inaugural season
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) -- The Coachella Valley Lakers have announced the team’s theme and promotional nights for its inaugural 2026–27 season at Acrisure Arena, establishing a lineup of new traditions designed to celebrate the people and communities of the Coachella Valley.
🚨 THEME NIGHTS JUST DROPPED 🚨
The 2026-27 theme night lineup is officially here. Which one are you pulling up for? pic.twitter.com/7AXqZe4V8G
— Coachella Valley Lakers (@CValleyLakers) September 14, 2026
The inaugural season theme schedule will feature six concepts over seven home games, beginning with the historic Inaugural Season Tip-Off on November 6 and continuing through Fan Appreciation Night at the team’s regular-season home finale on March 18.
See below for more details.
November 6 – 7:00 P.M.
Vs. Salt Lake City Stars
Home Opener | Inaugural Season Tip-Off
Sponsored by Spotlight 29 Casino
A new era of professional basketball in the Coachella Valley officially begins as the CV Lakers take the court at Acrisure Arena for the first time. The first 4,000 fans through the doors will receive a collectible reversible CV Lakers bucket hat. Fans will be encouraged to wear the designated gold or purple side based on their arena seating section, transforming Acrisure Arena into a signature gold-and-purple audience for the historic first home game.
December 3 – 7:00 P.M.
Vs. Salt Lake City Stars
Season of Giving | Home Team for the Holidays
Sponsored by Eisenhower Health
The CV Lakers kick off Acrisure Arena’s Season of Giving while celebrating their first holiday season as the desert’s new home team. The evening will spotlight community, generosity, and the spirit of giving, with opportunities throughout the game for fans to support a local nonprofit organization and the Coachella Valley community. The first 500 fans will receive a collectible CV Lakers holiday stocking stuffer.
February 2 – 7:00 P.M.
Vs. Oklahoma City Blue
Black History Month Celebration
Sponsored by BMO
The CV Lakers celebrate Black History Month with a special evening honoring Black history, culture, achievement, and the icons who continue to inspire our communities. The first 500 fans will receive a commemorative giveaway item created in celebration of the night.
February 15 – 1:00 P.M.
Presidents Day | Family Day
Sponsored by Toyota
Families are invited to spend the Presidents Day holiday with the CV Lakers for a special 1:00 p.m. matinee at Acrisure Arena. The afternoon will feature family-focused basketball entertainment and activities designed to make the holiday a memorable day at the arena. The first 500 fans will receive a free CV Lakers T-shirt.
February 25 and 26 – 7:00 P.M.
Los CV Lakers Launch Nights
Sponsored by Walter Clark Legal Group
The CV Lakers officially introduce Los CV Lakers, a new team identity celebrating the culture, community and fans that help define the Coachella Valley. The back-to-back launch nights will bring the Los CV Lakers identity to life through special branding, entertainment and in-game experiences celebrating the connection between basketball and Latino culture. The first 500 fans each night will receive a collectible Los CV Lakers merchandise item.
March 18 – 7:00 P.M.
Home Closer | Fan Appreciation Night
Sponsored by Timo’s Air Conditioning and HeatingThe CV Lakers close out their inaugural regular season home schedule by celebrating the fans who were there from the beginning. Fan Appreciation Night will recognize the community that helped welcome the team to its new home and commemorate the memories created throughout the historic first season. Fans will have access to a special commemorative photo opportunity designed to capture and remember their inaugural-season CV Lakers experience.
Additional details and information will be announced throughout the season.
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