SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes and the Coachella Valley Invitational announced today the match schedule for the 2026 preseason tournament at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, from Feb. 7–21. The Quakes are slated to kick off their CVI campaign Feb. 7 against Charlotte FC (12 p.m. PT), followed by a match against Pacific Northwest rivals Portland Timbers on Feb. 11 (3 p.m. PT) and closing out with a clash against New York City FC on Feb. 14 (1 p.m. PT).Â
With the addition of the LA Galaxy, Utah Royals, Bay FC and Kansas City Current, CVI will host 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.  Â
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 Jan. 5. To purchase passes, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com/passes.Â
Match ScheduleÂ
MLS DAY 1: Saturday, Feb. 7Â
- St. Louis CITY SC vs Austin FC at 11 a.m. PTÂ
- San Jose Earthquakes vs Charlotte FC at 12 p.m. PTÂ
- Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City at 1:30 p.m. PTÂ
- Portland Timbers vs D.C. United at 2:30 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 2: Sunday, Feb. 8Â
- LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire FC at 10 a.m. PTÂ
- LAFC vs. New York City FC at 12 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 3: Wednesday, Feb. 11Â
- Austin FC vs. Chicago Fire FC at 10 a.m. PTÂ
- LA Galaxy vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 11 a.m. PTÂ
- D.C. United vs. Minnesota United FC at 12:30 p.m. PTÂ
- Sporting Kansas City vs New York City FC at 1:30 p.m. PTÂ
- San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers at 3 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 4: Saturday, Feb. 14Â
- Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City at 10 a.m. PTÂ
- Chicago Fire FC vs. Portland Timbers at 10 a.m. PTÂ
- Charlotte FC vs Minnesota United FC at 10 a.m. PTÂ
- New York City FC vs San Jose Earthquakes at 1 p.m. PT
Media Credential Application Process Now OpenÂ
The media credential application process for the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is now open. This year, media can apply for an event credential, and if approved, will be required to RSVP for each event day that they plan to attend. Media credentials are required for all matches, and the deadline will be strictly enforced.  The deadline to submit applications for event coverage is Tuesday, Feb. 3. No credential applications or changes will be accepted after the deadline. Applying for credentials does not guarantee credentials will be approved. All applicants must be on assignment, and credentials per outlet will be limited. Media can access the online application at  www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com/mediacredentials.Â
About the Coachella Valley InvitationalÂ
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, California. Open to the public, MLS preseason matches are set to take place Feb. 7-14 with NWSL matches slated for Feb. 15-21. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com.Â
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