INDIO, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) will bring together a record 20 professional men’s and women’s teams for the largest-ever preseason event in North American professional soccer history it was announced by event developers and operators AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. With the support of MLS and NWSL, the CVI will host players, coaches and management from each of the clubs who will participate in preseason matches, training sessions and organizational meetings at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.
Passes for all exhibition matches will go on sale to the public this Wednesday, December 18 at 2pm PT at www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com . The initial schedule of all 26 mens and womens matches (listed below) is highlighted by appearances from 2024 MLS Cup Finalists LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls, the first open to the public match played by the MLS’ newest team San Diego FC and the CVI debut of NWSL clubs Houston Dash and Seattle Reign FC.
In addition to providing each of the participating MLS and NWSL teams the opportunity to prepare for their upcoming 2025 seasons in optimum weather at world class facilities, CVI will also give fans unprecedented access to watch some of MLS’s and NWSL’s most decorated and popular players and teams in an intimate setting, along with unique fan experiences.
MLS clubs participating in the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational include:
- 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
- St. 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 FC
- San Diego Wave FC
- Seattle Reign FC
“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.”
“The Coachella Valley Invitational has become a premier preseason event in global soccer, thanks to AEG’s expertise in producing world-class events,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “With state-of-the-art facilities, professional organization, and a unique environment, Coachella provides MLS clubs with a terrific opportunity to prepare for the 2025 upcoming season.”
“The Coachella Valley Invitational is an excellent preseason event for our participating teams to prepare for the upcoming NWSL campaign,” said NWSL Chief Sporting Director Tatjana Haenni. “The tournament provides an opportunity for teams to fine-tune their strategies, integrate new players and build momentum ahead of the regular season.”
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
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 creating what will be our biggest event to date.”
“The Coachella Valley Invitational is a fantastic event that will enhance our preparations for the upcoming season,” said Angela Hucles Mangano, President of Women’s Soccer, Houston Dash. “I was fortunate to watch the first edition of the preseason tournament and look forward to an expanded format that allows us to face top NWSL opposition.”
“The 2025 season is right around the corner and we’re excited to have dates on the calendar circled for our club’s preparations,” said Bay FC Head of Football and Interim Sporting Director Matt Potter. “We set a high bar with a strong first year, and the preseason is where work will continue to build off our 2024 season and establish our goals and identity as a group for the 2025 season.”
“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.”
“We’re excited to participate in the Coachella Valley Invitational as part of our preseason training camp,” said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “The tournament provides a world-class environment to train and compete against other MLS teams. Playing competitive matches in a fan-facing event will be valuable preparation as we gear up for the 2025 MLS regular season.”
“We are extremely excited to be a part of the Coachella Valley Invitational in 2025,” said Peter Vermes, Sporting KC Manager. “First and foremost, the facilities are excellent and more importantly the level of competition that we’re being provided each game will help us tremendously as we prepare for the Concacaf Champions Cup and the upcoming MLS season. Finally, having the ability to play teams from across the country, not just the West Coast, is a huge plus as well.”
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.
Additional details about the event, including media accreditation for the Coachella Valley Invitational, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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 Thusday, January 9.
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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 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 tickets, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
About AEG
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments:
- Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including the production and promotion of global and regional concert tours, an extensive portfolio of clubs, theaters and other music venues, concerts and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival;
- Venues and Real Estate, which develops, owns and operates world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE, Uber Platz in Berlin and The O2 in London;
- Sports, as the world’s largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin;
- Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating, and other strategic partnerships.
- And Ticketing, which provides more than 400 clients worldwide with ticketing services that cover the gamut of entertainments, including sporting events, arena tours, music clubs festival, rodeos and family events.
Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.
