Los Angeles, CA (December 17, 2024) – The LA Galaxy will join thirteen other MLS clubs along with six clubs from the NWSL for preseason matches and training sessions beginning February 1 as part of the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) taking place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. The 2025 edition of CVI is the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America.
"Our preseason is crucial for team development and the Coachella Valley Invitational has been an important part of getting us ready for the year," said Tom Braun, President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the LA Galaxy. "It has been exciting to watch this credible preseason event continue to grow. It sets the tone for the season and gives us a chance to fine-tune our teams before the real competition begins."
CVI will give fans unprecedented access to watch the LA Galaxy’s most decorated and popular players in an intimate setting, along with unique fan experiences. It is the only opportunity in the preseason to get a glimpse of the LA Galaxy roster in action.
“AEG is proud to once again partner with the MLS and NWSL to host clubs from across North America in a truly unique setting for fans, players, coaches and management,” said Dan Beckerman, President & CEO of AEG. “Coachella is an international showcase for the best in music, and AEG, through Goldenvoice and the LA Galaxy, are excited to utilize this setting to showcase the best in soccer. Palm Springs is an ideal destination with its vast infrastructure, resort hotels and hospitality options to be the host city for this impressive group of teams and their fans.”
Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
Tickets for all matches will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, December 18 at 2pm PST at coachellavalleyinvitational.com. The initial schedule of all 26 men’s and women’s matches (listed below) includes appearances from 2024 MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy against Austin FC, Charlotte FC, Minnesota United FC, and Chicago Fire FC. The event also features appearances from the New York Red Bulls, the first-ever public match played by San Diego FC and the CVI debut of Houston Dash and Seattle Reign FC.
LA Galaxy Foundation Golf Tournament Returns Same Week
The LA Galaxy Foundation Golf Tournament will also return to the Coachella Valley on Friday, February 7th 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. For more information, please email Gabriel Osollo at gosollo@lagalaxy.com.
MLS clubs participating in the 2025 CVI
- Austin FC
- Charlotte FC
- Chicago Fire FC
- LA Galaxy
- LAFC
- Minnesota United FC
- New York City FC
- New York Red Bulls
- Portland Timbers
- Real Salt Lake
- San Diego FC (preparing for their first ever season)
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Louis CITY SC
- Sporting Kansas City
NWSL clubs participating in the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational include:
- Angel City FC
- Bay FC
- Houston Dash
- Portland Thorns
- San Diego Wave FC
- Seattle Reign FC
Full Match Schedule – All Passes and Ticket Packages Available Dec. 18
MLS DAY 1: Wednesday, Feb. 5
St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Austin FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes at 12:30 p.m. PT
Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC at 1:30 p.m. PT
New York City FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at 3:00 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 2: Saturday, Feb. 8
Austin FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at 11:00 a.m. PT
San Diego FC vs. New York City FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls at 1:30 p.m. PT
Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC at 2:30 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 3: Sunday, Feb. 9
LA Galaxy vs. Charlotte FC at 10:00 a.m. PT
Minnesota United FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 11:30 a.m. PT
MLS DAY 4: Wednesday, Feb. 12
Chicago Fire FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
New York Red Bulls vs. Real Salt Lake at 12:30 p.m. PT
Portland Timbers vs. San Diego FC at 1:30 p.m. PT
New York City FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 3:00 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 5: Saturday, Feb. 15
San Diego FC vs. New York Red Bulls at 10:00 a.m. PT
Charlotte FC vs. Portland Timbers at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
Minnesota United FC vs. New York City FC at 2:00 p.m. PT
NWSL DAY 1: Sunday, Feb. 16
Angel City FC vs. Portland Thorns FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
San Diego Wave FC vs. Houston Dash at 12:00 p.m. PT
Seattle Reign FC vs. Bay FC at 1:00 p.m. PT
NWSL DAY 2: Saturday, Feb. 22
Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash at 10:00 a.m. PT
San Diego Wave FC vs. Bay FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
Angel City FC vs. Seattle Reign FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
More about CVI
With more than 250 acres of lush gardens and pristine polo fields, Empire Polo Club is one of the finest facilities for outdoor sporting events and executive conferences, in addition to hosting the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival. The fields at Empire Polo Club are operated by Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter and live event company owned by AEG Presents.
“We are thrilled to return for the fourth consecutive year to the Empire Polo Club where MLS and NWSL fans can enjoy preseason soccer in a unique and intimate setting,” said Kara Korber, Sr. Director Business Development, AEG. “We continue to work closely with the leagues and teams to further develop this comprehensive preseason training model that will be our biggest event yet.”
For access to an exclusive presale and additional ticketing information, fans are encouraged to sign up at CoachellaValleyInvitational.com and follow @coachellavalleyinvitational on Instagram for the latest updates. Early bird pricing will be available beginning Wednesday, December 18, and end on Thursday, January 9.
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 2025 will feature 20 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. The upcoming edition of the 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 1-15 with NWSL matches slated for February 16-22. For more information and to purchase event passes, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
