Chicago Fire FC today announced that it will face the LA Galaxy, Austin FC and the Portland Timbers at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational. The tournament runs from Feb. 7-14 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
The Men in Red take on the LA Galaxy at 12 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 8, before facing Austin FC at 12 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Chicago will then face the Portland Timbers at 12 p.m. CT on Saturday, Feb. 14, to close out participation in the annual preseason event.
It will be Chicago’s third consecutive year participating in the invitational, which will bring together professional men’s and women’s teams for the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history. Major League Soccer matches will take place from Feb. 7-14 and National Women’s Soccer League matches will take place Feb. 15-21.
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 Monday, Jan. 5.
With the addition of four clubs, CVI will see a record number of teams at Empire Polo Club. 12 MLS teams will participate in 2026. Due to San Diego FC’s selection in the Concacaf Champions Cup Draw, the club is unable to join the 21 clubs from MLS and the NWSL at AEG’s Coachella Valley Invitational.
Chicago Fire FC 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational Schedule
Feb. 8 – LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire FC at Empire Polo Grounds (12 p.m. CT | TICKETS)
Feb. 11 – Austin FC vs. Chicago Fire FC at Empire Polo Grounds (12 p.m. CT | TICKETS)
Feb. 14 – Chicago Fire FC vs. Portland Timbers at Empire Polo Grounds (12 p.m. CT | TICKETS)