New York City FC to Participate in 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational
NEW YORK – October 15, 2025 –New York City FC has confirmed the Club’s participation in the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI), joining other MLS teams for preseason matches and training sessions at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, from February 7–21, 2026.
Returning for the fourth consecutive year, the ‘Boys in Blue’ will take part in four preseason matches during the invitational, providing an important opportunity to continue preparation for the 2026 MLS season. Additional details about New York City FC’s participation, including match schedule and broadcast information, will be announced at a later date.
The Coachella Valley Invitational brings together a number of professional men’s and women’s teams for the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history. As one of the first major soccer events of the year leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, CVI is expected to feature MLS players set to represent their countries on the world stage, heightening anticipation and excitement around the event.
In addition to providing MLS teams an unparalleled environment to prepare for their upcoming 2026 seasons in optimal weather and world-class facilities, CVI will once again offer fans an intimate and immersive opportunity to see some of the sport’s most decorated players and rising stars in action. Fans can also look forward to unique activations and experiences throughout the two-week event.
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 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 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 tickets, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
