LAFC plans to return to the annual Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) tournament, powered by Fundamental, as part of the team’s 2027 preseason schedule of activities. The Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, will host the event for its sixth consecutive preseason from January 30 to February 13, 2027, with nearly half of Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs participating in the largest preseason gathering in North American professional soccer.
PRESALE AND ONSALE
Advance Passes for all matchdays will go on sale to the public on Thursday, October 1, at 10 a.m. PT at coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
American Express Card Members have early access to purchase tickets for CVI before the general public starting Wednesday, September 30, at 10 a.m. PT. Terms apply.
CVI subscribers will get presale access starting Wednesday, September 30, at 12 p.m. PT. Sign up to be a CVI subscriber at coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
- ALL OF SOCAL: All Southern California-based clubs in both MLS and the NWSL will compete in the desert, including LAFC, Angel City FC, LA Galaxy, San Diego FC, and San Diego Wave FC.
- MLS-NWSL DOUBLEHEADER: On Saturday, February 6, the 2027 Coachella Valley Invitational will reach another milestone with its first-ever MLS-NWSL matchday, bringing together clubs from both leagues for a unique experience for soccer fans and offering an unprecedented opportunity to celebrate the growth and momentum of the sport across North America’s premier professional leagues.
- NEW VIP PLUS PACKAGE: New this year, VIP Plus Passes bring fans closer than ever to the action while including all the benefits of a VIP Pass. VIP Plus Pass holders receive access to exclusive field side endline seating with shade, access to the player entrance tunnel, a premium CVI merchandise item, an exclusive CVI poster, and a premium CVI lanyard. VIP Plus Passes start at $394.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
MLS clubs currently committed to the 2027 Coachella Valley Invitational: Austin FC, Charlotte FC, D.C. United, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Minnesota United FC, New York City FC, Portland Timbers, San Diego FC, San Jose Earthquakes, St. Louis CITY SC, and Toronto FC.
NWSL clubs currently committed to the 2027 Coachella Valley Invitational: Angel City FC, Bay FC, Chicago Stars FC*, Denver Summit FC, KC Current, San Diego Wave FC, Seattle Reign FC, and Utah Royals FC.
*Teams making their CVI Debut
EVENT DATES
Full schedule of matchups to be released at a later date.
- Saturday, January 30 (NWSL)
* Featuring local teams Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC
* Saturday, February 6 (NWSL + MLS)
* Featuring local teams San Diego Wave FC and San Diego FC
* Sunday, February 7 (MLS)
* Featuring local teams LA Galaxy and LAFC
* Wednesday, February 10 (MLS)
* Featuring local teams LA Galaxy, LAFC, and San Diego FC
* Saturday, February 13 (MLS)
* Featuring local teams LAFC and San Diego FC
FOR PASSES
Advance General Admission (GA) Single-Day Passes will start at just $23, while Advance GA Weekend Passes for February 6–7 will start at $51. Advance pricing will be available only until the full match schedule is released, with savings varying by date.
VIP Passes start at $191 and include preferred parking, access to the VIP Pavilion with lounge seating, unlimited food and beverages (including beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options), VIP restrooms, and shaded bleacher seating.
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 2027 will feature several 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 Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country festival in Indio, CA. Open to the public, matches are set to take place on designated event days from January 30 to February 13, 2027. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
