Wave FC to return for third consecutive year in Coachella Valley preseason tournament
INDIO, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2025) – San Diego Wave FC today announced its match schedule for the Club’s third consecutive year participating in the Coachella Valley Invitational that is set to take place from February 7-21, 2026, at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
The preseason tournament will feature 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and nine National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams for its 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.
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.
NWSL Coachella Valley Invitational Schedule
Sunday, February 15
San Diego Wave FC vs. Kansas City Current 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
Saturday, February 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
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.
The LA Galaxy Foundation Golf Tournament will return to the Coachella Valley on Friday, February 6 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
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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
