Coachella Valley Invitational to Host MLS and NWSL Preseason Matches at Empire Polo Club

A dozen Major League Soccer teams and nine National Women’s Soccer League teams will take part in the Coachella Valley Invitational preseason tournament next year at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, event officials announced.

MLS matches are scheduled to be played from Feb. 7–14, followed by NWSL matches from Feb. 15–21 at the Empire Polo Club, located at 81-800 51st Ave.

Participating clubs include 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.

Event organizers said the 2026 edition of the Coachella Valley Invitational coincides with growing excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup’s return to U.S. soil.

“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.

Organizers also noted that the Coachella Valley Invitational represents the largest integration between men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America.

Additional details on match schedules and online pass purchases are available at coachellavalleyinvitational.com.