LA Galaxy, Utah Royals, Bay FC, and Kansas City Current Join 17 Other Teams for the Largest CVI Event Ever
Media Credential Application Process Now Open
INDIO (Dec. 17, 2025) – The Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) today announced the match schedule for the 2026 preseason tournament at Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, from February 7–21. With the addition of the LA Galaxy, Utah Royals FC, Bay FC, Kansas City Current, CVI will host 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and 9 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) teams for the largest event ever. 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.
Early Bird pricing is now available for General Admission Day Passes and will start at just $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.
With the addition of the four clubs, CVI will see a record number of teams at Empire Polo Club. 12 MLS teams will participate in 2026, with both Los Angeles teams participating. LA Galaxy and LAFC return to CVI for their fourth time, offering local fans an opportunity to connect with their favorite players in a more up-close and personal setting.
NWSL participation has grown since last year's event, with 9 of their 16 teams training onsite. 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 21 clubs from MLS and the NWSL at AEG’s Coachella Valley Invitational.
Coachella Valley Invitational Schedule
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
Media Credential Application Process Now Open
The media credential application process for the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is now open. This year, media can apply for an event credential, and if approved, will be required to RSVP for each event day that they plan to attend. Media credentials are required for all matches, and the deadline will be strictly enforced. The deadline to submit applications for event coverage is Tuesday, Feb. 3. No credential applications or changes will be accepted after the deadline. Applying for credentials does not guarantee credentials will be approved. All applicants must be on assignment, and credentials per outlet will be limited. Media can access the online application at www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com/mediacredentials.
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About the Coachella Valley Invitational
Developed and operated by AEG, the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history and in 2026 will feature a record 21 Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs playing preseason exhibition matches, training and holding organizational meetings at one site, leading up to the start of their seasons. CVI is the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America. The Empire Polo Club hosts a variety of special events, corporate meetings and private gatherings including the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country festival in Indio, CA. Open to the public, MLS preseason matches are set to take place February 7-14 with NWSL matches slated for February 15-21. For more information and to purchase passes, visit www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com
Media Contact
Media Contacts Utah Royals Football Club:
Zuhayr Maung
Zuhayr.Maung@RSL.com
